Learning Support Assistant

Are you looking to gain classroom experience as a Learning Support Assistant position in an ‘Outstanding’ school?

Glyn School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to help students with further SEND needs. This role will be well suited for candidates who are looking to start their career in teaching, experienced TA's looking for flexibility, or gap year students from universities. We are interested in hearing from all candidates, no matter what point in your career you are currently at, and welcome flexible working arrangements. 

Your opportunity:

Glyn School’s SEND department plays an important role throughout the school. We are an enthusiastic and supportive department, who are committed to providing high quality teaching and support to our students. 

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support students across all key stages in their learning. Prospective colleagues will be able to successfully support students from a range of backgrounds, with a variety of needs. Working alongside classroom teachers, you will provide in-class support, out of class monitoring for students, and enable them to overcome potential barriers to learning. At Glyn School, we have a strong focus on high aspirations and on improving outcomes for young people. Our dynamic and dedicated LSA team is a core element of this drive and ethos.

About Glyn School:

Glyn School is a high performing school, with an Ofsted ranking of ‘Outstanding’ since 2009. An oversubscribed 11-19 Academy, we are the lead school in the successful and thriving GLF Multi-Academy Trust. Ours is a vibrant school for boys aged 11-16 with a flourishing and successful mixed Sixth Form. Founded in 1927, we have a rich history of academic, sporting and artistic excellence and in 2014 we were designated a teaching school, one of a select number that represent the most outstanding and innovative practice nationally. 

Glyn School has a reputation for challenging and stretching students with engaging and enriching teaching across all key stages. Our values sit at the heart of all we do and underpins our aspiration that every student leaves us equipped with the resilience and drive that will enable them to forge rewarding futures for themselves.

Learning and Teaching is at the heart of Glyn School. We aim to deliver lessons that inspire and engage students who will then go on to fulfil and exceed their potential. Teachers who have a passion for their subject and build strong relationships with their students cultivate a ‘love of learning’ that ultimately sees the young people we teach make exceptional progress. To learn more about how Learning and Teaching underpin our school, please visit the Learning and Teaching section of our website. 

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate will need to:

• Be an excellent and creative SEND practitioner.
• Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
• Be passionate about the students' learning and welfare.
• Be keen to be part of the wider school community, participating in extra-curricular clubs.
• Experience of studying Mathematics, Science or English would be an advantage.

Why work at Glyn School:

• An opportunity to develop your career through our extensive CPD programme, whatever your level of experience.
• An opportunity for growth and progression, through established career pathways.
• An opportunity to contribute and grow in a well-resourced and highly successful school.
• An environment where senior and middle leaders offer exceptional support for staff well-being.
• An opportunity to be a part of a collaborative environment within GLF Schools.

Thrive in a career at GLF Schools

GLF Schools is a dynamic, innovative and forward thinking Academy Trust with many career opportunities for new and existing staff. Each school in our Trust has its own individual identity, while benefitting from the expertise that comes from dedicated and experienced regional and Trust teams. Our schools serve to meet the needs of its own community yet all are united in their core purpose of providing an outstanding educational experience. GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish. Our offer includes:

• Continuous Professional Development
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Flexible Working
• Staff Wellbeing
• Career Pathways and Talent Management
• Staff Benefits
• Community and Collaboration
• Valued Worker Scheme

The Details:

Start date: 1 October (or before)

Contract type: Permanent, Term-time only

Working hours, flexible and to be confirmed during interview: In the range of Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 3:00pm, 39 weeks of the year

Pay Scale: GLF Associate Staff (Fringe), Associate 2, point 1

Annual Salary FTE £18,000 (pro-rata, for 29 hours per week, 39 weeks per year): From £12,477 for 29 hours, Term Time Only - this will vary according to actual working hours worked

Closing date: 30 September 2022