Learning Support Assistant

Altrincham Grammar School for Boys

Learning Support Assistant

The Role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and dedicated individual to the Learning Support Department at AGSB. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be part of a well-established and successful team which supports students across all year groups and empowers them to fulfil their full potential. The role itself is fast-paced and varied. Responsibilities include providing learning support, SEN support and mentoring to individuals or groups of pupils, providing cover for short-term teaching absence, working closely with teaching staff to support students in lessons and completing administrative tasks.  The ability to build positive working relationships with both staff and pupils is essential.

Applications are invited from individuals with experience of working in a school but those with experience of working in other fields should not be deterred from making an application. Full training will be provided.

Benefits

We offer:

Childcare voucher scheme

Free membership of the School’s Fitness Suite and Sports Hall

Staff common room with free tea & coffee

Onsite hot and cold food

Social functions/concerts/plays etc

Car parking onsite

Salary: The post will be paid on Scale 4, Points 7-11, £20,092 to £21,748 (Actual £16,519)

The School

Founded in 1912, the school is rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted and secures some of the best examination results at GCSE and A level in the country. Almost all students progress to university with many attending the best Russell Group universities including Oxford, Cambridge and many others.

We tailor our curriculum to ensure students are nurtured as well-rounded individuals, excelling in core subjects like Mathematics, English and the Sciences but who are also deeply knowledgeable about the Arts and Humanities.

How to Apply:

A completed TES application form and a covering letter (addressed to the Head Master and submitted to mbrickell@agsb.co.uk) should be returned by 9am on Friday, 12th March 2021.  Interviews will take place at AGSB week beginning Monday, 22nd March 2021.

Further background information is available on our website, please follow the link - https://www.agsb.co.uk.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of the interview process. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Safer Recruitment

AGSB is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to protecting our students and staff and therefore have a rigorous recruitment process which includes assessing candidates’ suitability to work with children. All staff will be required to hold an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Head Master: Mr G.A Wright MA (Hons) FRSA. Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Marlborough Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2RS.