Learning Support Assistant – Pupil Premium

Endeavour MAT Grade 5 Point 14-18 £18,683-£21,312 (Actual Salary £13,578-£15,489) 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only)

1st September 2020 start.

We require a Learning Support Assistant to join the strong collaborative SEN department to support vulnerable students.

The successful candidate will be flexible, have a positive approach to their work and have the ability to work effectively in a team environment.  

This role is ideal for those who genuinely have a passion for helping vulnerable children and also a fantastic opportunity for those considering a career in teaching to gain valuable first-hand experience. Training will also be offered.

This post is primarily focused on working with our Pupil Premium students and will include:

• Supporting Pupil Premium students in class and in the Hub

• Organising homework and revision with PP students

• Developing good relationships with parents through attending parent’s evenings for all year groups, home visits, phone calls, meetings etc.

• Monitoring and improving PP attendance.

• Tracking academic progress of PP students

• Ordering resources and equipment for PP students

• Running small groups to respond to PP students’ needs e.g. revision sessions

• Creating a Free School Meals register

• Liaising with outside agencies e.g. Early Help

WGSB is a member of the Endeavour MAT family of schools, which pride themselves on setting consistently high expectations, securing outstanding outcomes and delivering exceptional standards of teaching and learning for all.  Our students are encouraged to develop resilience and are supported to become innovative and thoughtful problem solvers via the Endeavour mindset programme.

We can offer you a dynamic and supportive environment in a thriving and forward-looking Trust.  

The Application Process

In line with the Government’s recent announcement, our School is closed until further notice. However, we are still busily planning for the forthcoming academic year and are excited about welcoming new recruits to come and join us. In place of school-based interviews, we have set up systems to ensure that alternative options are still available via Microsoft Teams, video conferencing. 

We would naturally welcome visits to the school, however, due to the current exceptional circumstances this will not possible at present.  Please see the job description for the post and if you would like a conversation with our Trust HR Manager or SENCO to discuss the role in more detail, we would be happy to arrange.

Deadline for applications is:  1pm Monday 20th July 2020, with interviews to take place later that week.  Application forms and job descriptions are available on our website under Vacancies.  The school reserves the right to close the advert sooner if a number of successful applicants are received.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.