Learning Support Assistant
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Blackpool
- £22,737 - £23,114 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- NJC pay Grade B, scale point range 3-4 (pro rata)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 14 October 2024
Job overview
Thank you for considering St. Mary's Catholic Academy for the next stage in your career. We are seeking to appoint a talented Learning Support Assistant to support students in the learning support department at St Mary’s.
Purpose of the role
To work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction, guidance and direct supervision of the classroom teacher.
Responsibilities
Key duties:
- Work with individuals or groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff and provide feedback to the teacher
- Support pupils to understand instructions support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils
- Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task
- Support pupils in social, health and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate
- Prepare and clear up learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of pupils work and contribute to maintaining a safe environment.
- Responsible for the careful and safe use equipment, such as play and standard ICT equipment
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding procedures
- Demonstrate and adhere to the school’s health and safety policies and procedures
Teaching Assistants in this role may also:
- Record basic pupil data
- Support children’s learning through play
- Assist with break-time supervision including facilitating games and activities
- Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits
- Support pupils in using basic ICT
- Invigilate exams and tests
- Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence.
- Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced staff
Indicative knowledge, skills and experience
- Level 2 NVQ and Level 2 certificate in supporting teaching and learning on the Qualification and Credit Framework.
- Knowledge and compliance with policies and procedures relevant to child protection and health and safety.
- Good interpersonal skills
Closing date for applications: Monday 14th October 2024 - midday
Shortlisting date: Monday 14th October 2024
Interview dates: Thursday 17th or Friday 18th October 2024 - TBC
Post Details:
Grade: NJC pay Grade B, scale point range 3-4
Salary: Full time equivalent £22,737.00 - actual pro rata starting salary approx. £13,433.00
Contract: Permanent, term time only
Hours: 26 per week, Tuesday-Friday 08:30-15:30
Start Date: As soon as possible after 28th October 2024
Please refer to the application pack for further details.
Attached documents
About St Mary's Catholic Academy
- St Mary's Catholic Academy
- St. Walburga's Road, Blackpool
- Lancashire
- FY3 7EQ
- United Kingdom
Welcome to Our Catholic Community
St. Mary’s is a Catholic academy where prayer and reflection are woven into the fabric of the Academy’s life. The universal message of the Church and its call to new life encourages us to value every individual as precious in God’s sight. The distinctive education offered at the Academy includes the continuing development of morals and Christian values.
At St. Mary’s we pride ourselves on placing the child at the centre of everything that we do. Our key to success is building relationships that create a sense of mutual worth and a shared goal in creating an outstanding Academy.
Our Vision
St. Mary’s Catholic Academy is a secure, caring community with a clear focus on learning.
The school’s distinctive curriculum seeks to provide the experiences that help create a community of enthusiastic and increasingly independent learners. The attainment of all students is a matter of pride, and good results across all ages and abilities reflect this enthusiasm. The school, designated as a Mathematics and Computing Specialist, aims to develop innovative and high quality teaching and learning across the curriculum. St. Mary’s Catholic Academy provides an extended and enriching curriculum. Using creative and innovative teaching styles, incorporating developing technologies, the school seeks to challenge and support all students to achieve their individual potential. We promote the use of Mathematics and ICT across our curriculum.
The school recognises the importance of working closely with parents and students, parishes and primary schools towards excellence. We strive to work in close partnership with our family of schools, with our local community and business sharing our specialist facilities and resources. By developing and disseminating good practice, especially in the teaching and learning of Mathematics and Computing, all learners will benefit.
There is a calm, tolerant and supportive atmosphere in which talents are developed and weaknesses understood. The Christian spirituality of the school is reflected in curriculum, liturgy, prayer and practice. These important aspects of our community nurture students on their unique journey of faith.
The governing body and school leaders promote a shared vision and common purpose. School development planning, self-review and evaluation translate this vision into a process of continuous improvement.
Structured programmes for all students, a caring pastoral system and excellent facilities ensure that St. Mary’s remains a popular choice. The school environment is pleasant and well maintained. Classrooms and specialist areas enhance learning. Effective displays throughout the buildings celebrate the range and vigour of all aspects of school life. This range and vigour is further seen in the full programme of extra-curricular activities that enrich our students’ lives and further enhance the reputation of the school.
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