Learning Support Assistant

The David Ross Education Trust is now recruiting for the role Learning Support Assistant to start in 2023.  This role will be based at Lodge Park Academy in Corby.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded, and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you. See what it means to be part of the David Ross Education trust from our children and parents here.

Providing our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

We work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Trust’s vision, to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

About the role

The role of the Learning Support Assistant is to support individual students with special educational needs, assist in maintaining good order and keeping pupils on task to achieve their full academic potential.  You will support the Academy's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

34.5 hours a week, 39 weeks per year.

 Are we the right school for you? 

Do you agree that all young people deserve to have an adult who champions them? 

Do you have a connection with young people and can help them feel safe? 

Do you hold young people in high esteem and communicate that through the way you treat them? 

Do you believe that having sky high expectations helps students realise we have faith in them? 

We believe that to learn and achieve, our students must feel safe and happy. For this reason, we invest heavily in our SEN and welfare teams. We know that with the right approach, the adults in our school can make a massive difference to our young people. We want each of our students to be known personally, valued as individuals, and given the support they need to flourish. To help us achieve these aims, we are seeking someone to join our brilliant team as a Learning Support Assistant. 

Learning Support Assistants are the beating heart of our school because they support the daily well-being, safety, and happiness of our wonderful students. Working under the leadership of our Assistant SENDCo, you will be joining a team of adults who have students’ happiness and success at the heart of all they do. We call what we do meticulous care because we will never allow a child to slip through the cracks. We together as a united and aligned team to ensure every child is safe, happy, and learning at our much-loved school. 

Salary & Benefits

Scale NJC04 FTE £21,189 per annum, £17,276.57 actual salary

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards and Recognition Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click on ‘apply here’.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.