Learning Support Assistant
Birkdale High School
Southport
- £19,307 - £19,543 per year
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 27 May 2024
Job overview
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Permanent, Term Time only – 38 weeks per year, 36 hours per week
(flexible working may be considered)
scp 3-4; £22,835-£23,114 per annum pro-rata (£19,307-£19,543 actual salary)
Birkdale High School is a popular and successful all-boys 11-16 comprehensive Academy with an excellent reputation, outstanding pastoral care and consistently above national average academic results.
The school has seen its numbers rise over the last few years and is oversubscribed.
At Birkdale we aim to be leaders in the education of boys and this starts with a clear focus on developing effective teaching pedagogy and not engaging in educational fads or gimmicks.
Our Teaching and Learning development is driven by a focus on cognitive science and
educational research and our quality assurance of teaching is developmental rather than
judgemental. Our staff are given the space and support to make positive changes to their
practice in a risk-free environment; we share best practice, support and challenge each other and are eager to accept our professional obligation to improve methods of embedding the knowledge our boys need.
The Governors are seeking to appoint a dynamic and committed person to join our SEND
department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and inclusive school and make a genuine and significant difference to the lives of children. The successful candidate will work within the SEND department supporting individual pupils including those on the autistic spectrum or with complex social and emotional needs.
The successful candidate is required to start as soon as possible. The appointment is permanent. Flexible working may be considered
Further details and an application form can be downloaded from www.birkdalehigh.co.uk or obtained from Ms Karen Anslow at the school. Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@birkdalehigh.co.uk
Attached documents
About Birkdale High School
Birkdale High School is a non-denominational boys' secondary school in Southport, Merseyside. At its most recent inspection, there were 780 students aged 11-16 on the school roll.
The town of Southport is located on the coast of North West England and is one of the most popular seaside resorts in the UK. Birkdale High School is located alongside the grounds of Hillside Golf Club. The school has held academy status since 2012.
Headteacher
Gareth Banks
Values and vision
Birkdale High School is proud of its students and the ethos they embody: "aspire, thrive, succeed". Students are considered part of a learning community. Staff work with them to ensure maximum fulfilment of their abilities, whether their skills lie in the academic curriculum or in vocational areas. The secondary school strives to be an open and welcoming environment. Talented and dedicated staff work tirelessly to engage and challenge each and every child.
A varied programme of extra-curricular activities is offered to students to complement exam success. Activities range from jazz band to badminton, cooking club, hardware club, Christian club and reading club. The garden and wildlife club creates an environment where students can develop their social skills, practical skills and science skills.
Ofsted report
“Most recent academy progress data indicate that there will be further significant improvement at GCSE five A* to C including English and mathematics this year. Boys are making at least good progress and this was confirmed during the inspection through the observations of lessons and scrutiny of current work. Some boys, particularly the more able, are making outstanding progress.”
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