Learning Support Assistant
Lynn Grove Academy
Norfolk
- £11,892 - £19,556 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 6 September 2024
Job overview
Learning Support Assistant
Hours and Salary: 37 Hours and 22.5 Hours per week, £19,556 and £11,892 respectively. (FTE £22,737)
Start Date: September 2024
We are recruiting for one full time (37 hours) and one part time (22.5 hours) Learning Support Assistant, please specify which role you are applying for.
Lynn Grove Academy are seeking to recruit two Learning Support Assistant to provide safe, high-quality education and care for our pupils. We are looking for candidates with the imagination, energy, and commitment to make a positive difference to our school.
At Lynn Grove Academy our ambition is to provide all our pupils with great opportunities to discover what they are good at. A key to this is to make sure that our young people consistently experience only the very best teaching.
Our Learning Support Assistants make a substantial contribution to realising this goal and pupils with SEN make excellent progress at Lynn Grove.
We are looking for someone who is determined that every child, whatever their starting point, should make good progress, who finds supporting colleagues motivating, and who enjoys working with parents.
We have a well-deserved reputation for the quality of our CPD. We know that working together not only improves results but reduces workload and our structures support this. We encourage all staff to develop a specialist area and will provide training to support this.
If your personal ambition matches the aspirations you have for your pupils, if you believe in working collaboratively, and if you want to work in a school where staff are really valued and supported then please apply.
For further details, or an informal discussion about the role, with the Principal, Amy Brookes please contact the Norfolk HR Hub on norfolkhr@CreativeEducationTrust.org.uk
To apply and for more information including the applicants pack with full job description and person specification, please visit: https://ce0768li.webitrent.com/ce0768li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=3563111Wpz&VACANCY_ID=3544004xwO
For more information on Creative Education Trust visit www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk.
For more information on Lynn Grove Academy visit www.lynngroveacademy.org.uk
Closing date: 6th September 2024
Interview date: TBC
We are an equal opportunities employer with a firm commitment to the professional development of all our staff.
Creative Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people. Shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks which will include checks of social media accounts.
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About Lynn Grove Academy
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Lynn Grove Academy is a thriving, inclusive secondary school with a strong sense of community, where pupils are encouraged to be themselves and supported to develop into kind, confident, and well‑rounded young people. Led by Principal Amy Brookes, the academy places learning firmly at the heart of everything it does.
Teaching at Lynn Grove is ambitious and purposeful. Staff continually develop their practice to ensure pupils experience a high‑quality learning journey underpinned by academic rigour, resilience, and a culture of challenge and perseverance.
The academy benefits from outstanding facilities that enhance both learning and wellbeing. At the heart of the school is a vibrant library, open daily from 8.00am to 5.30pm, supporting the academy’s strong commitment to reading through its ‘Lynn Grove Reads!’ ethos. Sporting provision is a real strength, with extensive playing fields, a 3G pitch, and a newly opened Hard Court Arena. Thoughtful site planning has enabled subject areas to be grouped effectively and has created generous social spaces for pupils, alongside excellent ICT provision and an impressive Virtual Learning Environment.
Pastoral care is a key strength of the school. A robust system ensures pupils are known as individuals and feel safe, supported, and challenged to succeed. This is complemented by a wide range of extra‑curricular opportunities that enrich school life and allow pupils to flourish beyond the classroom. The academy also enjoys strong parental support, reinforcing its position at the heart of the local community.
Lynn Grove Academy is located between Bradwell and Gorleston in Great Yarmouth, set within a quiet residential area and surrounded by open countryside. The Norfolk Broads National Park and miles of sandy coastline are close by, offering a superb lifestyle for those who enjoy the outdoors. The school serves around 1,050 pupils and enjoys an excellent reputation locally and beyond.
As part of the Creative Education Trust, a network of 17 schools educating over 13,500 young people across England, Lynn Grove Academy shares a commitment to inspiring ambition, promoting equity, and unlocking opportunity for every learner.
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