Learning Support Assistant

The Aylesbury Vale Academy are looking to appoint creative, knowledgeable and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join the AEN (Additional Education Needs) Department.  Previous experience is desirable, but not essential and applicants must have a willingness to undertake any additional training as appropriate.

The successful applicant will be expected to work each day, term time only, 32.5 hours per week.

Applicants must have a GCSE in English and Maths (at least a C Grade) or an equivalent qualification.  If the applicant holds a degree, we would consider offering training as a route to become a Teacher if they so wished.

The person required will have good interpersonal skills, enjoy working with young people, have a strong sense of humour, high expectations and professional standards.

This is an exciting time at The Aylesbury Vale Academy, an all-through Academy taking students from nursery right up to the 6th Form.  In our new state of the art buildings, the academy is now set on a course of significant growth in an area of the country which is istelf seeing a period of significant development.

If appointed, you will join a positive and welcoming staff community and have opportunities to access continuing professional development.

If you are interested, please contact Mrs E Perrin on email vacancies@theacademy.me or visit the Academy website on www.theacademy.me

The closing date for applications is Friday, 27 October and interviews will be held on either 02 or 03 November.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young people.  You will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.