Learning Support Assistants

Required as soon as possible

Grade: BB04 (Salary Point 7-9)

FTE Salary: £22,369 to £23,194  Actual: £19,207 to £19,916 (pay award pending)

Working pattern: 37 hours per week Term time + 5 days

We are looking to appoint Learning Support Assistants to work with the SENDCO and Learning Support Team to provide support to pupils with special educational needs, helping to make our school and classrooms supportive, enriching places for pupils to fulfil their potential.

The post holders will enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupil’s lives, providing high quality support to allow pupils to access learning across the curriculum and promote their social and personal development. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work directly with the young people in our school, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education.

We provide excellent on-going professional development for staff at all levels. These roles may also appeal to newly qualified teachers who would like to gain additional experience working directly with pupils.

St Benet Biscop is a popular and oversubscribed school which is highly regarded within the community and we offer a high-quality education in a Catholic / Christian environment. St Benet Biscop is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust. The post holders will be based at St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy, Bedlington but may be expected to attend off site meetings and training where required.

St Benet Biscop is a great place to work and provides excellent job satisfaction, as it is a very supportive environment with an open and positive working culture. In our recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, we were graded as “good” in all areas. Ofsted highlighted: 

·        “There is a strong sense of community at St Benet Biscop.”

·        “Pupils get along well with each other and with the staff.”

·        “Lessons proceed calmly, and pupils engage well with their learning.”

·        “Staff say senior leaders consider their workload and listen to their views.”

·        “Staff at the school have a good understanding of safeguarding because they are well trained.” 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our school community and we are looking for energetic and passionate individuals, with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills who will impact positively in this role. Applicants should clearly indicate in their supporting statement what they could bring to this role in terms of experience.  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and additional recruitment checks. 

Application packs, including job description and person specification for the post are available by accessing the Academy’s website: https://www.st-benetbiscop.org.uk/vacancies Applications from all denominations are welcome. If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role prior to applying, please contact Dr Watts on 01670 822795. 

Completed applications should be sent to HR@stbb.org.uk for the attention of Mr Shepherd, Headteacher. Closing date for applications: by noon Monday 9 October 2023.