EAL Learning Support Assistant
Northampton Academy
Northamptonshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £13,211 actual, (£16,477.50 FTE)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019 ( or July 2019 if possible)
- Apply by:
- 21 June 2019
Job overview
35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
We are seeking to recruit a caring and hard-working individual to provide support for our students where English is not their first language. We are looking for someone who is patient by nature and puts young people first at all times.
As an EAL Learning Support Assistant at Northampton Academy you will work closely (both in classroom and 1-2-1) with classroom teachers, providing directed support and supervision to EAL students. The level of proficiency in English of the students you will support varies from beginner to pre-intermediate.
The aim of your support and guidance will be to enable that EAL students can access the curriculum and to facilitate full inclusion into school life. You will support EAL students to allow them to learn as independently as possible and to reach their full potential.
You should have a quiet and encouraging manner with the ability to remain calm in difficult situations. You will also have excellent verbal communication skills and an awareness of the importance of inclusion for children and young people.
Whether you are an experienced teaching/learning support assistant, a recent graduate or considering working in an education setting, this could be the ideal post for you.
Closing date: 12.00 noon on Friday 21st June 2019
Northampton Academy is committed to equal opportunities and to the protection and safety of all students and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share these commitments.
The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
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About Northampton Academy
- Northampton Academy
- Wellingborough Road, Northampton
- Northamptonshire
- NN3 8NH
- United Kingdom
Northampton Academy is a transformational comprehensive and non-selective school, serving a diverse community. We were proud to be judged 'outstanding' by Ofsted in all areas in March 2023. Our values, which underpin every decision we take, are RESPECT, DETERMINATION, AMBITION, TOLERANCE and INTEGRITY. We have a comprehensive student character-building programme, which has been nationally recognised through the Character Quality Mark Plus that was awarded in November 2021.
The leadership of the academy is completely determined to create an environment in which teachers can get on with their core role: delivering excellent lessons. To this end, the student behaviour system is clear and simple and easy to administer in lessons. If action is needed beyond these simple steps, the pastoral and senior teams take all the burden away from the teachers, conducting detentions, following up and dealing with parents on your behalf. Teachers at the academy speak of this as one of the major benefits of working here. In addition to this, teachers are trusted to be professionals through:
- A genuine ‘flexi-working’ approach with at least one opportunity a week to come in late or leave early for every teaching member of staff
- No unannounced observations
- No lesson grading
- 3 extra INSET days per year for joint team planning
- A feedback and recognition policy that lets teachers decide the best feedback mechanism for their own classes, rather than having this prescribed centrally
United Learning’s pledge, to all our academy teachers, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time and more support.
More pay…
• We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector
• Cash towards medical treatment
• Generous staff discount scheme
more time…
• Three extra INSET days for planning
• At least one personal day a year
and more support
• Great training for your career
• Exceptional curriculum resources
• Expert subject advice
• Support for your wellbeing
If you are passionate about teaching and inspiring students, we strongly encourage you to reach out and find out more about Northampton Academy and the fantastic opportunities available.
To support you in making your decision to apply for a role, our subject leaders are more than happy to have an informal conversation with you to answer your questions and provide insights into teaching and learning within the academy. Better yet, please arrange a visit to the school to experience our environment first hand and see why our team love what they do.
Don’t miss your chance to work in our outstanding academy or to discover how you can make a significant impact on your own, and our students’, future… get in touch today!
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