Learning Support Assistant 1-1

Chalfont Valley E-ACT Academy is an aspirational, one form entry primary school based in South East Buckinghamshire with excellent public transport links from / to London and easily accessible from the M25 motorway network. Having been recently inspected by Ofsted, we have been judged as a ‘Good’ School. We have a strategy in place to grow and develop and are committed to raising the attainment and outcomes of our students by providing them with the best educational experience.

We work in close partnership with our neighbouring Trust Primary Academy – Denham Green – judged as “Good” by Ofsted and who have ambitious plans in place to becoming “Outstanding”.

We are seeking a highly motivated, part time learning support assistant supporting a child with Autism. This is an exciting opportunity to take up a post within an experienced and motivated team in the school, working with a child who needs ongoing support to access learning. 

Ideal candidates will:

• provide creative, enriching and inspiring learning opportunities for our children.
• is focused and committed to raising standards.
• is a good team player.
• is able to respond appropriately to the wide ranging needs of the pupils.
• is a caring and patient individual.
• is able to support students with speech, language, autism and global learning delay.
• has  experience and knowledge of working with children with learning difficulties, knowledge and experience of Autism an advantage and is prepared to deal with basic hygiene requirements as they occur. 

Why work for us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious team at the heart of the local community.  

E-ACT is committed to CPD and we invest in our people through our professional learning programmme, delivered in partnership with leading training providers including Teaching Leaders (now Ambition Schools Leadership). We also offer our teaching staff three additional CPD days on top of the statutory allowance, to follow an individualised development plan.  

We are a leader in the education sector for our outstanding benefits including a generous maternity policy, and provide opportunities for flexible working.

Who is E-ACT?

E-ACT is about improving schools.  We do this through a relentless focus on building strong teaching and learning, inspiring curriculum, effective standard operating procedures and embedding a culture based on our values of thinking big, doing the right thing and showing team spirit.

The E-ACT team includes over 2,000 employees based across 24 academy teams, six regional teams and one national team.

Applicants should read the supporting documentation before returning the application form and equal opportunities form. If you would like any further information or a tour of the academy please contact us. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 3rd October 2018.

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form to Joanne.Hanshaw@e-act.org.uk . Any further queries please refer to the website www.e-act.org.uk where you will also find an application form and job description for the role.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.