Learning Support Assistant

PERMANENT LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

2AS 4 - 5 (£13,983 - £14,263 pa gross pro rata)

31 hours 15 minutes per week term time (8.40am-3.25pm)

 + 5 training days Term Time Only

Start date March 2022

CASUAL LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANTS

2AS pts 4 – 5

9.00am – 3.00 pm or 8.40am – 3.25 pm (£9.81 per hour)

Term Time Only

Are you passionate about supporting pupils and helping them to achieve outcomes that can change their life chances? Do you like to work in a supportive and structured environment? 

Grange Academy is a community special academy for pupils aged 5-16 with a wide range of ability levels and additional learning needs, including moderate learning difficulties and autism. The school is part of a local Multi Academy Trust of special schools, BILTT. We are looking to appoint highly motivated person who:

• is passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children

• has knowledge of autism, behaviour and SEND needs or is willing to learn and develop a range of skills and strategies 

• work effectively as part of a team to improve pupil confidence, attitudes and resilience 

• is able to build effective relationships with pupils, staff, families and other professionals

• has a good sense of humour and is flexible, reliable, resilient and positive

• has strong literacy and numeracy skills and has good communication skills

• has the ability to work as part of a dedicated team

• has effective organisational skills and a positive outlook

We can offer you: 

• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions

• a friendly, supportive working environment

• development opportunities within a growing trust

• employee Assistance Programme

The closing date for all applications is 9 am 31st January 2022.

Interviews will be held week commencing 7th February 2022.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier if a suitable application is received. 

Previous applicants need not apply.

Application packs can be obtained from our website at www.grange.beds.sch.uk, by emailing janine.ashton-lewis@biltt.org or leaving your name and address on 01234 407100. CVs cannot be accepted.  

BILTT is committed to Safeguarding, Prevent, the welfare of pupils and ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers; irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, belief, sex or sexual orientation and expects staff to share that commitment.  

The post is subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS & health clearance.  This post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.