Learning Support Assistant

Oriel Academy is an amazing and popular school at the heart of our community we have a passion to support our families so that together we can make a different to the life chances of our students.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly team of supportive staff. The successful candidates will need to be highly motivated, hardworking and have high expectations of children. You must enjoy both supporting learning as part of a class team working under the direction of a class teacher and celebrating the achievement of pupils.

We are seeking to appoint inspirational staff who have knowledge and experience or interest in supporting pupils with SEND and behavioral needs.

We would love you to join us if you can demonstrate that you are:

• Educated to GCSE Level C or above in English and Maths
• Confident, enthusiastic and have a passion for learning
• Able to demonstrate excellent English skills (clear written and spoken English) along with good reading, writing and numeracy skills
• Experienced in working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEND)
• An excellent, enthusiastic and committed practitioner who believes in the value of continuing CPD
• Someone who has high expectations of behaviour and achievement for all pupils
• Creative and able to make a difference
• Adaptable and aspirational
• Committed to securing good outcomes for all pupils and have a belief that all can achieve well
• Able to build good working relationships with staff, pupils and their parents/carers

We offer:

·        A warm, friendly and supportive working environment

·        A dynamic and forward looking staff who enjoy working together

·        Children who are excited by school and love to learn

·        A comprehensive induction, training and support programme

The working hours for this role are - 8:30am to 3:30pm – 31.25, 5 days per week

Enquiries and/or informal visits to the Academy to explore the role further are welcomed and can be arranged by appointment with the Associate Principal, Mr Clifton on telephone number 0208 894 9395 or by email at office@oriel-aspirations.org Further details and application forms can be obtained from the School Office by emailing  office@oriel-aspirations.org

Closing date:  Friday 2nd December 2022

Interview: Tuesday 6th December 2022

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant. 

About Aspirations

Across our 16 Academies, Aspirations educate more than 9,000 pupils across the ages from 2 to 19 years, covering an area from West London to the Southwest of England. Operating since 2011, we have a consistent track record of improvement and success and offer excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. We are determined that children receive an excellent education that prepares them for success in adult-life and are looking for people to join us who share our ideals. 

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and guarantee an interview for those with a declared disability should they meet the minimum criteria for the job. The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as “any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities”

Our Commitment to Safer Recruitment:

Aspirations are committed to safeguarding and undertake pre-employment checks in accordance with DfE requirements.