Learning Support Assistant
Rooks Heath School
Harrow
- Expired
- Salary:
- H2 Point 3, £18,699 (FTE £26,238)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 7 May 2024
Job overview
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Contract Type: Term Time Only (39 weeks)
Contract Term: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week, 8:30am – 3:15pm (45 minute break)
Salary: H2 Point 3, £18,699 (FTE £26,238)
Posted: Monday 22nd April 2024
Closing Date: Tuesday 7th May 2024, 9am
Job Starts: Required ASAP
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 13th May 2024
The school reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advertised application closing date, should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.
Due to continued growth in student numbers, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible Learning Support Assistant to join a fantastic team dedicated to providing an inclusive and challenging learning environment for our young people.
The successful candidate will support young students who are having difficulties accessing the curriculum, working flexibly to support the students who may have learning and behavioural difficulties, often emotional and social. Previous experience of working in a similar role would be an advantage, but not a requirement as training will be given. If you are passionate about enhancing our student’s educational journey and joining our friendly and caring team, we would very much look forward to your application.
Employee benefits we offer include, but are not limited to:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Excellent transport links
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Interest free loans for relocation costs
- Interest free loans for season ticket costs for TFL/trains
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contribution to Flu Jabs annually
- Contribution to standard eye care tests
- Employee referral scheme
Rooks Heath School is part of Tithe Academy, a Multi Academy Trust and sponsors a local primary school. Our schools work together to drive up standards across the MAT. We offer excellent CPD opportunities and potential for career progression. There may be occasions when you will be required to spend time at another school in the Trust.
Tithe Academy is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The recruitment of the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the update service.
If you think you are suited to the position and you are interested in joining our team, an application form is available to download from the school’s website: www.rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk. Only applications submitted on the school’s application form will be considered. Please send completed applications to recruitment@rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk. Please use this email address if you wish to contact one of the HR team for an application pack to be sent out or if you have any questions relating to this post. Alternatively, please call 020 8422 4675 and ask for a member of the HR department.
Please be aware we are unable to support applications which require sponsorship for this role.
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About Rooks Heath School
Rooks Heath School is dedicated to the education of generations of students, and we ensure that every child's needs are met. There is an equal focus on the development of the whole child, alongside ensuring that they fulfil their academic potential. We believe that every member of the Rooks Heath community should ‘strive to be their best’.
Students at Rooks Heath make excellent progress and achieve good examination results in both GCSE and vocational qualifications. We are passionate about having a culture of high aspiration at and beyond the school. It is highly important that every student gains a taste of academic and personal success throughout their time at Rooks Heath no matter their starting point. The families that join us have the same passion and commitment to the seven-year journey with us, and we work together to guarantee this. Once students have their education, no-one can take this away from them.
We hope you will want to apply for a position with us. Here are a few of the benefits we can offer:
- A highly skilled, professional and inspirational staff
- A wide range of CPD available
- Excellent public transport links
- Competitive Outer London pay scales
- Access to the 'cycle to work' scheme
- Local shops within walking distance
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