Learning Support Assistant - Fixed Term Contract

Learning Support Assistant - SEND

Scale: Grade 3, Scale Point 6, Actual Salary £14,125.43

Contract: Fixed Term Contract SEN funded, 30.66 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term time plus 5 days

Are you committed to improving the life chances of children?

Join us at Park Lane Academy, a school which welcomes students of all abilities, aged 11-16.  Our state of the art school building was opened in 2005 and was purpose built so that our students have an excellent range of facilities and an optimal learning environment.

We are currently undergoing an exciting transformation status through partnership with South Pennine Academies, http://www.southpennineacademies.org/

The Chief Executive of our Trust, Jane Acklam OBE, is a National Leader of Education.  Ms Acklam works closely with our Principal Darren Atkinson, who has himself set an aspirational journey for the academy.

Our team of staff are wholly committed to improving the life chances of students and this is reflected in our mission statement. ‘We aspire to be the best at everything we do’.

We are looking for an innovative and passionate candidate to join our dynamic Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Department. This role will be offered on a fixed term basis linked to SEN funding. We expect a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Our focus is always on student progression and attainment and the successful candidate will be committed to supporting students to achieving this. You will have the ability to inspire, enthuse and encourage students to enjoy their learning, leading to a desire to achieve their highest potential in all subjects.

We offer you the opportunity to:

• Work with a leadership team who are dedicated to putting Park Lane Academy on the map and becoming a beacon of excellence.

• Join a forward-thinking team of staff.

• Collaborate with outstanding staff and leaders across the Trust.

• Accelerate your career through bespoke CPD, both internal and external.

• Work as part of a multi-academy trust, South Pennine Academies, alongside our partnership outstanding school, which holds National Support School status.

You will have access to:

• A well-being and private medical care package

Park Lane Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced background and criminal record check, these checks are processed by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

All completed applications must be submitted electronically via the TES portal by 5pm on 1st November 2020, with interviews taking place week commencing 2nd November 2020. Please ensure you have read the applicants pack, references will be be sought prior to interview.

Please ensure you have completed all sections of the application form, with start and end months for employment and education, explaining any gaps. Please also ensure you provide references for your current/most recent employer.

Park Lane Academy, Park Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 9LG

T: 01422 362215

W: www.parklane.org.uk