Learning Support Assistant (or HLTA)

Learning Support Assistant (or HLTA)

£11,849-£12,319 actual salary (HLTA £13,009-£14,311 actual salary)

30.5 hours per week, 39 working weeks (term time plus non-student days)

Permanent

New Rickstones Academy is graded ‘Good’ and has a state of the art new building offering fantastic facilities for both students and staff alike. Staff benefits include a Health Cash Plan, Local Government Pension Scheme and Childcare Vouchers. Academy staff also receive discounted membership at Witham Leisure Centre.

Our team of Learning Support Assistants support students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities in mainstream classes and small groups to help students achieve their full potential. 

The successful candidate will have: 

• a good understanding of SEND
• experience working with children with learning difficulties or disabilities
• excellent literacy and numeracy skills including Maths and English GCSE at A-C (or equivalent)
• ability to motivate and encourage students
• excellent communication skills 
• good IT skills including Microsoft Office or Google Suite

For qualified HLTAs, there is the opportunity for a HLTA position, which in addition to the LSA duties would include work and responsibilities in line with the HLTA Standards.

The hours of work are Monday 8.30am-3.30pm and Tuesday to Friday 8.30am-3pm, 39 weeks per year (term time plus non-student days). This position is initially based at New Rickstones Academy. However, as we work closely with our sister academy, Maltings Academy (also in Witham), all new contracts are to work across both academies.

Potential candidates are encouraged to contact Lisa Shannon, Assistant Vice Principal (Inclusion), for an informal discussion and to arrange a visit (lshannon@newricksonessacademy.org / 01376 515 756 x242).

Closing date:  Monday 30 July 2018 

Start date: Tuesday 4 September 2018

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. 

For further information on this position and to make an application please click the ‘Quick Apply’ button below.

Candidates are advised to carefully consider  the Supporting Statement section of the application form, explaining clearly how they meet the requirements of the person specification.  Please also ensure that as you provide professional references with business contact information covering your last two employers.

New Rickstones Academy is a key member of Academies Enterprise Trust (AET), a multi-academy sponsor which aims to provide the opportunity for all young learners to fulfil their real potential, broaden their horizons and become active, prosperous and successful citizens in the world around them.  In each of the AET academies, you will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD and Talent Management programmes. 

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

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AET is recruiting for School Direct placements.  Please visit our website http://www.academiesenterprisetrust.org/our-teaching-school/our-school-direct-teacher-training-vacancies  for further details.