Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Thorpe Campus, Landermere Rd

Thorpe-le-Soken, ESSEX, CO16 0LQ

£14,450.53 - £14,980.31 + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional AET Benefits

Fixed term contract until August 2024

30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

September 2023 Start

Passionate about making a difference? Our academy is on an exciting journey towards becoming a beacon of educational excellence. Do you have the passion to make a difference? 

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work under the direct instruction of teaching staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher but also within other settings, to support access to learning for students and provide general support to the teacher in the management of students and the classroom. The successful candidate will also be expected to support students with a range of special needs from profound to moderate learning difficulties - depending upon the student needs.

Tendring Technology College (TTC) is a large, 11-19 mixed comprehensive academy. With over 1,800 young people on roll we strive to be a catalyst; aiming to create not only remarkable lives for our young people, but for our community. We are an academy that offers a broad and ambitious curriculum, we inspire high aspirations for all. We have students that gain the very highest academic and vocational outcomes and we believe passionately in promoting the arts, creativity and sporting success.

We want our pupils to be happy, enjoy being engaged in their learning and challenged in their thinking. We strive to ensure they are fully prepared for the rapidly evolving future that lies ahead of them, standing shoulder to shoulder with the best in the world.

We want our staff to be highly skilled, willing to learn, feel supported and be determined to get the best outcomes for every pupil.

Closing date: 11th June 2023

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CV’s. Apply today and join us to help create an excellent education for all.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. 

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AET is recruiting for School Direct placements.  Please visit our website https://sites.google.com/aetinet.org/academies-enterprise-trust/work-at-aet/initial-teacher-training for further details.