Learning Support Assistant, Primary (Key Stage Two), Fixed Term
Liverpool College
Liverpool
- £15,698 - £16,273 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Spinal Column Points 3-5 (Full Time Equivalent £20,812-£21,575). Starting point dependent on qualifications and experience.
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- As soon as possible.
- Apply by:
- 16 October 2023
Job overview
About the School:
Liverpool College is a mixed ability 4-19 Academy with some 1660 pupils. The College is situated on a leafy 28-acre campus located in the Mossley Hill area of Liverpool adjacent to Sefton Park.
The College was founded in 1840 and was a founding member of the Headmaster’s Conference and was a fee-paying school until September 2013, when it became an all-through academy for pupils aged 4 to 19 years old. The College also offers state boarding provision. In the last few years, it has become one of the most over-subscribed schools in the North of England.
Liverpool College was judged Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted at its last inspection in November 2019.
The College is guided by its motto: Not Only the Intellect but also Character. Our mission and unique approach to the education of the whole child is further explained at www.liverpoolcollege.org.uk . We seek to focus on the individual and develop in everything we do at school the three key traits of our learners: Purpose, Passion and Challenge. Our commitment to Learning with Character and our three core traits create a cohesive community across the entire campus and ensure we continue our founders’ intention to make the formation of character a prime purpose of education. Above all, Liverpool College is a happy, successful and outward-looking school with a clear mission and an undiluted belief in the importance of educating the whole person.
Liverpool College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Liverpool College is an equal opportunities employer.
At Liverpool College, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that, at all levels, is representative of our school community. We champion equality, anti-racism, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, has a sense of belonging and is empowered to be their best.
About the Role:
To work as part of the Primary staff team to deliver high quality support to individual and groups of pupils for them to make good progress in school. Working under the direction of the SENCO, some responsibilities of the LSA are:
- Deliver high quality support for pupils under the direction of the class teacher.
- To build and maintain successful relationships with the pupils, treat them with respect and consideration.
- Work with individual pupils, if/as directed, to reinforce learning of material or skills as describe in the Pupil Profile, EHCP or any other plan for those pupils.
- To help build pupils’ confidence and enhance self-esteem.
- To support the pupils in overcoming any barriers to learning both in and out of the classroom.
- Take part in relevant whole school and individual professional development and training whilst supporting colleagues in their development.
Personal Qualities:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and positive individual, committed to the well-being of children and young people, who has: -
- Minimum Level 3 NVQ/NNEB or Teaching Assistance Training qualification
- Good education to a minimum of GCSE level including English and Maths
- Experience of working within an education setting with a numeracy/literacy focus to Key Stage Two
- Ability to support subject teachers in the planning of lessons
- Ability to break down information so it can be easily relayed
- Patience and the ability to relate to young people
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
How to Apply:
A job description, person specification, application form and equality monitoring form can be downloaded here. Email your completed application and equality monitoring form to vacancies@liverpoolcollege.org.uk . Alternatively, you can post completed forms to the address stated below.
Closing date for receipt of applications is: 16/10/2023
Interviews will be held: 20/10/2023
Attached documents
About Liverpool College
Liverpool College is a mixed ability 4-19 Academy of some 1660 pupils. The College is situated on a leafy 28-acre campus located in the Mossley Hill area of Liverpool adjacent to Sefton Park.
Structure and Leadership
The College is organised into two phases and five schools:
- The Primary Phase consists of the Pre-Prep (Reception-Year 2) and Preparatory School (Year 3-Year 6) and each are housed in their own buildings.
- The Secondary Phase consists of the Senior School (Middle School (Years 7-9) and Upper School (Years 10-11)) and the Sixth Form (Years 12-13) which share classroom facilities. The Sixth Form also has its own centre.
From September 2025, the leadership of the College will be led by the Principal who is supported by two Vice Principals who are responsible for our educational provision in the primary phase and secondary phase respectively, and by the School Business Manager who will be responsible for the financial management of the College and the operation of its core business and support services.
The wider senior leadership team (College Development Group) will include the Head of Boarding and six Assistant Principals. Two Assistant Principals have College-wide responsibilities (AP: Safeguarding & Wellbeing and AP: Inclusion), three Assistant Principals have responsibilities in the secondary phase (AP: Head of Sixth Form. AP: LCA Curriculum & Learning and AP: LC+ Curriculum & Learning) and in the primary phase there is an Assistant Principal: Deputy Head of Primary.
Working with us
At Liverpool College, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that, at all levels, is representative of our school community. We champion equality, anti-racism, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, has a sense of belonging and is empowered to be their best.
What we offer:
- An exciting challenge and ambitious vision for the future;
- The opportunity to work at an innovative, oversubscribed and successful all-through school with a clear mission and an undiluted belief in the importance of educating the whole person.
- Enthusiastic and committed pupils, parents and colleagues and a supportive and effective Governing Body;
- A commitment to the principles of inclusive education
- A serious and committed approach to professional development.
- A school located in a 28 acre campus in a leafy suburb of Liverpool.
Our History
The College was founded in 1840 and was a founding member of the Headmaster’s Conference and was a fee-paying school until September 2013, when it became an all-through academy for pupils aged 4 to 19 years old. The College also offers state boarding provision. It is a Church of England foundation that has always been open to pupils and families of all faiths and none. It does not apply any faith criteria in its pupil admissions or staff recruitment policy.
In the last few years, it has become one of the most over-subscribed schools in the North of England.
Liverpool College was judged Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted at its last inspection in November 2019.
Purpose and Intent
Our purpose is to transform the lives of young people, regardless of background or ability, by relentlessly challenging and consistently inspiring them to reach their maximum academic and personal potential within an inclusive and aspirational learning community dedicated to the highest standards.
Our intent is to be a School of Character, which through a unique curriculum and extraordinary teaching, systematically and effectively inspires and guides all pupils to maximise their academic and personal potential and aptitude regardless of their background or any disadvantage.
Mission and Ethos
Directed by our motto, not only the intellect also character, we strive to live out today the vision of our foundation over 180 years ago. We develop in all our pupils, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities, the traits of Purpose, Passion and Challenge so that they can embark on their life’s journey with knowledge, confidence, direction, and strong moral purpose.
We do this by relentlessly pursuing together the highest standards, and by developing and delivering a unique, varied, challenging and holistic curriculum inside and outside the classroom to all our pupils.
We work together to ensure that we are an aspirational and inclusive community for all our pupils.
Above all, Liverpool College is a happy, successful and outward-looking school with a clear mission and an undiluted belief in the importance of educating the whole person.
You can find out more about the school on our website: www.liverpoolcollege.org.uk
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