Learning Support Assistant - Level 2

Thank you for expressing an interest in the Level 2 Learning Support Assistant (LSA) post.

This pack is intended to provide you with specific information regarding the position and how it will help support students within the Academy, however if you have any other queries, please contact the Academy.

The purpose of this position is to help students overcome identified barriers to learning so that specific needs can be accommodated and students can progress to become confident and successful learners.

It is essential that all LSAs see themselves as champions of SEND students; being able to advise staff on the specific needs of each student and how best to use this information to inform both quality-first teaching and the subsequent assistance needed. As a Level 2 LSA, you will support the students in our care in various ways. On occasions this maybe within a classroom, whilst at other times this could be working with students in small groups or on a 1:1 basis.

To be successful in your application, you must demonstrate that you are focused, resilient and good-humoured, have experience of working in a team and be digitally literate. It is also essential that you possess excellent communication skills and are extremely motivated, whilst displaying good interpersonal skills. You will need to quickly adapt to new working environments and possess high levels of emotional intelligence to be effective in this role.

If you were to be successful in your application, you would be joining an Academy which strives for excellence. We benefit from purpose-built accommodation with excellent facilities. All in all, it is a wonderful place to work, learn and worship. Our vision is ‘Lord Direct us to Live Life to the Full’, rooted in John 10:10. Whilst Learning, we are Inspired and develop our Values through Experiences as each member flourishes. We aim to raise aspirations, realise potential and develop well-rounded successful teachers and young people.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate check, checks of the relevant barred/prohibition lists and also a right to work check.

If you believe that you can make a difference and improve the self-esteem, independence, and confidence of some of our more vulnerable learners then I would warmly welcome your application.

Please submit the Support Staff application form, which can be downloaded from the Academy website along with a letter of application of not more than two A4 sides, detailing how your experiences to date qualify you for the post. These should be sent to Mrs K Nightingale, Clerk to the Governors, via knightingale@saintwilfrids.com.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 12 noon on Monday 13th December 2021.