Learning Support Assistant

Carlinghow Academy

Batley, Kirklees

Learning Support Assistant  

30 Hours per Week, Term time only  

Grade 5 – point 5, £15,004 per annum (FTE - £21,575 – pay award pending)

(Temporary to support a pupil with an EHCP)

We believe in the importance and value of education and that every child has the right to access an education of excellence. At Carlinghow Academy, we have high expectations and a relentless focus on improving the quality of teaching and learning to ensure each child can maximise their potential and have their life chances significantly enhanced.

We require a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to support a child in school with an Education Health Care Plan. The post is subject to the named pupil’s continued education at the school. Experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs would be preferable, particularly those with specific difficulties with SEMH and/or an ASD diagnosis.

Generally, to work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils. Specifically, this may be to:

·        Work within the classroom to support the learning needs of the child.

·        Provide targeted 1:1 and group interventions as required.

·        Adapt support dependent on the pupils’ needs - communication, patience and understanding.

·        Create a stimulating environment in which their learning and development is encouraged.

·        Keep records of the child’s progress and provide information that will help teachers with their progress.

You will:

·        Have a clear understanding of the ways in which children learn and a range of effective teaching styles, which meet the children's individual needs.

·        Be confident in your ability and work with initiative.

·        Work well within a team, be keen to share ideas and happy to take advice from colleagues and specialist staff.

·        Be keen to develop skills further by completing training signposted by key leaders.

·        Be determined to make a positive difference to the young people at Carlinghow Academy.

·        Be able to smile a lot and model high expectations of yourself and others.

·        Be caring, friendly, adaptable and hardworking.

·        Speech and language experience is desirable.

In return we offer the successful applicant:

·        Wonderful children with a desire to learn.

·        A calm, caring environment where children are well-behaved.

·        a highly skilled, loyal and supportive team of staff and senior leaders.

·        Bespoke professional development to ensure that you as an employee, ‘reach great heights’.

·        Supportive and proactive parents who will work with you to make sure their children succeed.

Great Heights Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the appropriate pre-employment checks that will include references from previous employers, confirmation of the right to work in the UK before the appointment is confirmed.

The Trust strives to create an inclusive working environment for all and is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, celebrating and promoting diversity.

We are committed to ensuring security and protection of personal data, in line with the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Personal data will be used for the purpose of recruitment and employment processing.

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If you would like to learn more about the post, please download our application pack which includes the full job description, from https://greatheightstrust.org.uk/employment-opportunities/

Please return your completed application form by email to Katherine Humphreys, HR Manager: recruitment@greatheightstrust.org.uk or alternatively post to: Great Heights Academy Trust, Riverside Mills 1st Floor, Saddleworth Road, Elland HX5 0RY

Closing date for applications: Monday 25th September 9 am

Interviews: Friday 29th September

If you would like further information about the post, please contact Mrs Marie Fishwick, Principal,

on 01924 326371