Learning and Teaching Assistant

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to take on the role of:

Learning and Teaching Assistant

32.25 Hours Term time only + 5 days

Start date September 2023

Grade 4 £21190 to £21575 (£15799 to £16086)*

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and successful Inclusion department working at The St Lawrence Academy. You will be part of a fantastic and highly motivated team that is determined to provide a transformational learning experience for every individual. The role will focus on supporting students academically and socially; removing barriers to learning and raising levels of achievement. The successful candidate will work with students who have a range of Special Educational and Disability Needs. You will support students to achieve academic targets, develop strategies for independent learning, enhance motivation and raise aspirations.  There may be the opportunity to consider a job share or flexibility to the hours of work. 

The successful candidate will:

Have a passion for supporting students to a high standard across both Key Stages

Have the ability to support an inspiring and dynamic learning environment 

Demonstrate and share subject knowledge

Demonstrate a clear commitment to raising achievement and developing excellence

Be passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people

Be well organised, inspirational, ambitious and hard working

Have the ability to meet deadlines, whilst remaining calm under pressure

Have flexibility in approach, vision and commitment 

Have the ability to support and communicate effectively with students, parents, external agencies and colleagues

Have the ability to cope with challenging situations and display relentless perseverance, determination and resilience

We can offer: 

An inclusive and inspirational church school environment within wonderful and vibrant new buildings

Superb resources and facilities

Supportive and engaged leadership team, with a track record of developing staff to middle and senior leadership

An outstanding community of staff and local governing board who work as a strong team to best support our students.

A broad 3 year Key Stage 3 curriculum and 2 year Key Stage 4 curriculum with a philosophy of valuing all subjects

A bespoke programme of induction and professional development personalised to help develop individual staff*

A  culture that prioritises students, their personal development and wellbeing, above everything else

High standards and expectations of  academic success and care, support and personal development of our students

Access to a laptop and to documents from home via Google documents and web based database

This post would suit:

A person with previous experience with children and enjoys helping young people wishing to join our team of fantastic staff 

For further details about The St Lawrence Academy and St Lawrence Academies Trust  and an application pack please see our website at www.tsla.co.uk   

The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with students.  Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact the SENDCo Kate Williams on 01724 842447 or email to kwilliams@tsla.co.uk

To apply please submit your completed application form, together with your formal letter of application to Lorna Johnson, PA to the Headteacher and SLT, to ljohnson@tsla.co.uk  

Closing Date : Friday 23rd June 2023 at 9am. Interviews To be confirmed

*This may be closed earlier if suitable applications are received