Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Maternity Leave Cover

Grade D – salary points 9-11 

Actual Salary £21,882 - £22,631 per annum (£25,119 - £25,979 FTE) Term Time only plus 5 days - 37 Hours per week (8.00am – 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am

3.30pm Friday) with a 30 minute break each day.

Required: 01 September 2024 / sooner

We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to cover maternity leave from 01 September 2024 to 31 May 2025 (with the potential for a July start).

Our team supports learning activities and offers support to some of our most vulnerable students in the Academy. This is, in our view, one of the most rewarding roles we have in the Academy.

Our team of LSA’s are involved in project-based learning which ensures that our

students can complete exciting work based around specific time periods or books

and make clear progress. This is delivered alongside more traditional subjects

like Maths, English, Science, Design and Technology, Computing, Music and Art

as well as others.

The role involves travelling with the group to all lessons and offering help and

support to specific students within the group. You will get to know a

small cohort of students and their families really well, being able to offer

outstanding support as the students move through the Academy on their own

learning journeys.

The successful candidate will: 

• Have had experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs supporting within the classroom as well as delivering successful intervention programmes to enhance the students’ progress     
• Have knowledge of the New SEN Code of Practice   
• Ideally, hold a Level 2 NVQ in Supporting teaching and Learning or equivalent education focused qualifications 
• To be calm, efficient, and highly organised, with the flexibility to work with other faculties on occasion across our Academy is essential. Ability to work under pressure and willingness to adapt to the needs of the Academy is a must

What our staff say about working at Nunthorpe Academy:

·        “I love being trusted to be creative in the classroom. In my previous school I was told what to teach and how to teach it. Having the flexibility to use departmental resources to suit the students in my class and play to my strengths has rekindled my love of teaching” – Humanities teacher.

·        "I enjoy working with the rest of the pastoral team and being listened to by my line manager. I know I play a key role in supporting students to flourish within the Academy" - Senior Pastoral Manager.

·        “I appreciate the belief, support and guidance I receive from my Head of Department and the Head of School” - Teacher of English.

·        “I really appreciate all the professional support and effort that goes into staff wellbeing and ensuring that the Academy is a pleasant place to work” - Head of Department.

What can we offer the successful candidate? 

·        A bespoke induction programme utilising FIKA training resources. 

·        Being part of a large pastoral team.

·        Opportunities to be involved in a range of academy initiatives including rewards visits and extra curricular activities.

·        An organisation that listens to and values your opinions. 

Additional benefits for NMAT staff:

·        National terms and conditions (NJC) including access to the Local Government Pension scheme.

·        Access to a wellbeing portal which includes free anonymised access to various services including counselling services, physiotherapy, financial services and legal support.

·        Salary sacrifice opportunity for cycle to work.

·        Discounts on local and national retailers.

·        Discounts for local gym membership.

·        Specsavers vouchers and flu vaccinations.

The closing date for applications is 20 May 2024 at 9am.

An application pack is available to download from our website www.tes.co.uk

Kate Kell (Nunthorpe Academy’s Head of School) is looking forward to hearing from you!