Learning Assistant
St John Plessington Catholic College
Wirral
- Expired
- Salary:
- Band D, scale point 6-7 £20,042-£20,444 (FTE), (£17,211-17,525 actual)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 29 September 2023
Job overview
St John Plessington Catholic College
Learning Assistant
Job Title: Learning Assistant
Location: St John Plessington Catholic College
Responsible To: SENDCO
Salary Grade: Band D, scale point 6-7 £20,042-£20,444 (FTE), (£17,211-17,525 actual)
Contract: This is a full-time, permanent contract. This post is 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only plus INSET days, holidays to be taken in non-term time).
Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date for Applications: Friday 29th September 2023 at 12.00pm
We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning Assistant to support our teachers in delivering high quality learning. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and/or previous experience working with children, although training will be given for the right person.
St John Plessington Catholic College Voluntary Academy has been an oversubscribed 11-18 college for more than 10 years. We have recently been designated a Teaching School Hub.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support our teachers in delivering high quality learning. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and/or previous experience working with children, although training will be given for the right person.
The successful candidate will be extremely well supported, working alongside a passionate team of teachers and support staff.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- To promote students' development in a safe, secure, challenging environment
- To meet the physical/medical needs of the student according to a student’s individual care plan whilst encouraging independence wherever possible
- To develop an understanding of the student's specific needs in order to help them learn as effectively as possible
- To encourage inclusion within the classroom
- To display students' work to reflect their achievement
- To encourage good personal hygiene and assist with necessary self-help skills
- To facilitate small group interventions as directed by the SENDCO (homework club, social skills etc.)
We can offer you:
- A supportive, friendly working environment
- A team committed to supporting professional development
- Enthusiastic young people who love coming to school
- An experienced and motivated staff team
- A school with high aspirations for its students and staff
We would like you to:
- Be a positive role model for all members of the school community
- Be able to work well with young children and confident in establishing secure relationships
- Have high expectations of yourself and our students
- Be able to work flexibly as part of a team
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and You Tube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.
Please submit your application for the attention of Mr P McLoughlin, Headteacher. Applications should be made on the CES application form attached to the advert listing, CVs cannot be accepted. Applications with a cover letter should be submitted via email as soon as possible to recruitment@hfcmat.com.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.
Attached documents
- Learning Assistant Job Description and Person Spec Sep 23.docx381.92KB
- SJP Support Staff Application Form.docx64.25KB
- SJP Consent_to_Obtain_References_Form.docx39.41KB
- SJP Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974-Disclosure Form.docx226.44KB
- SJP Recruitment Monitoring Form.docx967.01KB
- Social Media Form.docx185.32KB
- Application Form Notes to Applicants.docx51.99KB
About St John Plessington Catholic College
- St John Plessington Catholic College
- Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral
- Merseyside
- CH63 7LF
- United Kingdom
St John Plessington Catholic College Voluntary Academy is a good and oversubscribed 11-18 college based in Benington on the Wirral.
The College became an Academy in 2012 and is part of Holy Family Catholic MAT comprising six other schools.
We strive to develop excellence in all we do, empowering an inclusive community, founded on Gospel values.
OFSTED Inspection – November 2022:
What OFSTED has said about us:
- Pupils and sixth-form students at this school access a high-quality education.
- Leaders have designed a curriculum which is ambitious for all, including pupils with SEND.
- Leaders make sure that teachers use assessment strategies effectively to identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Leaders are ambitious for every pupil to read confidently.
- Leaders have recently raised their expectations of pupils’ behaviour and conduct.
- Leaders put pupils’ spiritual and moral development at the heart of school life.
- Staff told inspectors that leaders support them well. They recognise the recent work that leaders have done to improve their well-being and workload.
- Leaders ensure a strong culture of safeguarding. They take steps to make sure that pupils and students are safe.
What we can offer:
- The opportunity to make a significant difference to our children’s lives in an environment that has high aspirations for all.
- The chance to help shape and develop our other school through collaborative leadership and dynamic interpersonal skills
- A working environment that is modern and professional
- Great experience for those who want to work at the very highest level in education
- A comprehensive, tailored CPD offer at every level
St John Plessington Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
St John Plessington is easily accessible via public transport from Liverpool and Chester and is located 5 minutes away from junction 4 of the M53.
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