Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Learning Support Assistants (LSA) (in main school) 

Starting Salary NJC scale point 13 - £18,396 pro rata 

Actual Salary approx. £14,400 

Full time - 34 hours per week, term time only/40 weeks per year approx. 

Start date: February 2018, or sooner if possible 

Closing Date: 2pm Thursday 25th January 

Interviews: Wednesday, 31st January, however we reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

Our Vision: JCoSS is an academic, aspirational learning community, known and respected for our pioneering spirit, our humanity and our excellent outcomes.

Our Ethos: If you think you know what working in a Jewish school might be like, be ready to think again.  Our outward-looking and pluralist Jewish ethos combines an embrace of open-minded values with a deep love of the varied riches of Jewish tradition.  The staff and leadership team includes different faiths, and none, at all levels, and the school has a culture of purposeful good humour and humanity. We are a faith school like no other.

Our Results: We have a track record of excellent academic results.  In 2017 43% of GCSE grades were at A*/A or 9-7, and well over a quarter of our students achieved eight A/7 grades or better.  We have averaged +0.5 for Progress 8 in the three years so far (0.6 in 2017), and were a Top-100 non-selective school nationally in 2015.  At A level 66% of grades were at B grade or better, and 80% of vocational outcomes at Distinction or better; our first full cohort secured several Oxbridge, Medicine and Vet Science places, with the great majority going to Russell Group or Top 25 Universities.  We have consistently achieved a high ALPS Grade 2 at both KS4 and KS5.

Staff Benefits: We appoint on potential as well as experience, and we are committed to supporting staff development.  Several non-teaching colleagues have trained with us as teachers on Schools Direct and other similar programmes and have benefited from financial support for MA courses. Our admissions policy includes priority places for the children of all colleagues including support staff.

Our Location & Community: The school is in beautiful new £48m buildings overlooking the Green Belt.  It is easily accessible from Northern, Piccadilly and Overground rail links and buses run past the entrance.  We attract students from eloquent and supportive communities across North London and Hertfordshire. We are planning an expansion in response to over-subscription.

This Role: Are you looking for a new challenge, perhaps working with students with a range of learning needs?  We are a successful and highly inclusive school with a dedicated, supportive and forward-thinking team of learning support assistants. 

Your main duties will be to support students with their learning in lessons and to work with them individually and in small groups. We wish to appoint colleagues who: 

• have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills 

• are able to work effectively as part of a team 

• experience of, or interest in, supporting students with a range of individual needs 

The position would also suit those considering a teaching career (opportunities exist, for suitable candidates, to be sponsored for teacher training in the future) wishing to gain experience in a mainstream secondary school, or seeking a longer term post working with teenagers in a supportive role in a stimulating environment.

JCoSS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

To apply please click on 'quick apply' or to arrange a confidential conversation, please contact Lara Samuels on recruitment@jcoss.barnet.sch.uk or 020 8344 2220

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email and only shortlisted candidates may receive feedback.