Learning Support Assistant - Level 2

Are you an enthusiastic and resilient Learning Support Assistant looking to begin or for the next step in your career? We are looking for a Level 2 LSA to join our schools ideally from January 2024 but earlier if available to fulfil a vital role in ensuring that pupils with additional needs are able to access learning in mainstream classes alongside their peers. 

As an LSA you will provide social and emotional support to those pupils as well as help with their learning. As well as having good academic skills; a calm, caring and considerate approach is essential for this role.

Surprisingly well-connected, for over 400 years we have forged a strong community ethos providing ‘Scholarship and Care’. We’re immensely proud of our commitment to the highest quality teaching and learning coupled with extraordinary pastoral care. We are a truly comprehensive community in which every child is cared for, supported and stretched, moving on to diverse destinations, from local apprenticeships and college courses to highly selective universities.

Building on our long successful history, we launched our sister school in September 2017 creating a small multi-academy trust of our 2 schools, the Lunesdale Learning Trust.   Within this context we can offer ample opportunities for professional development enabling you to fulfil your potential in our high performing, forward thinking community.

Applications are welcomed from well-qualified and highly motivated individuals who are keen to work with remarkable young people providing an exceptional education for all and in particular someone who already has some experience of supporting pupils with learning difficulties in a mainstream secondary setting.

Please note although advertised as a salary scale, it is standard practice that the successful applicant would commence on NJC6 with annual progression.

If you wish to apply, please complete all sections of the application form by Monday 25th September. In your supporting statement we would like you to include:

• Your relevant experience

• Why the job appeals to you

• What you feel you could bring to the schools

We would encourage all potential applicants to read all the attached documents and to browse our websites to get a fuller flavour of life at this very special place.

We do hope you will take the time to apply. This is a marvellous place to work and this is a very exciting opportunity. If you require further information or wish to discuss any issues, please do feel free to get in touch on 015242 71275 or by email to recruitment@qes.org.uk In the meantime, good luck with your application. We look forward to meeting you in the near future.

Cathy O'Neill, Executive Headteacher

The Lunesdale Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), other statutory required clearance and reference checks with previous employers.