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Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Chiltern Hills Academy

Buckinghamshire

  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
6 February 2019

Job overview

Roll:  915, 11-18 co-educational

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT URGENTLY REQUIRED

32.5 hours per week, term time plus INSET days (39 weeks with 5.1 weeks holiday pay) 

Working pattern: Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri 8.40am – 3.15pm and 8.45am – 3.30pm on Tuesday’s to include 4x paid working lunches.

Bucks Pay Point 2 (actual salary £13,935 - £15,650) dependent on experience.

Fixed term contract to 19 July 2019, required for immediate start.

The Chiltern Hills Academy invites applications for an exciting opportunity to join the staff of a successful, mixed 11-18 Church of England Academy in the Chiltern Hills, conveniently situated at the end of the London Underground Metropolitan Line. 

We are seeking to appoint a learning support assistant to work with one of our Y7 students who has low self-esteem.  The successful candidate should have excellent communication skills and a good general level of education to support this child. They will assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the student to enable them to make the best use of the educational opportunities available to them. We are committed to helping all our students to achieve their full potential in a supportive and friendly environment. 

We are about to embark on the next stage of our school development to accommodate growing numbers and add to our well-resourced teaching environment. “Leaders know their school well” our OFSTED inspection recognised (February 2017) and further judged the school to be ‘good’ in all categories. “Staff, pupils and parents fully support the headteacher’s vision and would recommend this school to other parents”. “Pupils have embraced the school’s values and ethos. As a result they behave well in lessons and the school is calm and orderly”.

We would be pleased to show prospective applicants around the Academy.  Please contact Mrs Mistry (HR Administrator) to arrange a visit. Details of the post are on our website, together with an application form. Completed applications should be submitted to Mrs Jo Mistry, by email jmistry@chacademy.co.uk and should include a letter indicating your strengths for this position. 

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, therefore, interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have found a suitable candidate. 

Closing Date: Midday, Wednesday 06 February 2019

Interviews: Week commencing 11 February 2019

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Attached documents

About Chiltern Hills Academy

Chiltern Hills Academy is a Church of England, co-educational secondary school in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. There are circa 1025 students on the school roll, approximately 100 of whom study in the Sixth Form. Chiltern Hills Academy converted to academy status in 2011 and is jointly sponsored by the Diocese of Oxford and Buckinghamshire Council.

We are situated in the market town of Chesham, Buckinghamshire in the Chiltern Hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated close to the M40 and the M25, Chesham is on the end of Metropolitan line of the London Underground and is 28 miles north-west of London. There is ample parking on-site. Renting here is cheaper than in central London and if you enjoy travelling, it takes about 40 minutes by car to Heathrow.

The Elgiva Theatre, Lowndes Park and an open-air heated swimming pool are just some of the many public amenities available in the town. Chesham is renowned for its community spirit and there are many recreational and community groups catering for the diverse and active population.

Acting Principal

Timothy Dobbs

Values and vision

Chiltern Hills Academy aims to provide an environment that excites, motivates and challenges students, encouraging lifelong learning and an interest in the world around them. The secondary school is founded on Christian values and principles, with an ethos that promotes personal responsibility, self-respect, respect for the beliefs and views of others, self-confidence and a commitment to success and achievement. We foster an environment within which all young people develop the moral and spiritual values which help them to become active, thoughtful and considerate citizens.

Ofsted report

"The headteacher, leadership team and the governing body are clear about the strengths and weaknesses of the school. Their plans and actions have improved current pupils' knowledge and understanding".

"The school's values of 'respect, compassion, self-discipline, love, honesty, hope and forgiveness' are inherent in both pupils and staff. As a result, pupils understand the need for tolerance, democracy and justice in modern British society".

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Applications closed