Learning Support Assistant
Bridgwater College Academy
Somerset
- Expired
- Salary:
- Actual starting salary £13,300 per annum
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- tbc
- Apply by:
- 27 September 2023
Job overview
Bridgwater College Academy is an all-through academy for students aged 3 to 16. The academy is part of the Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust.
Job Reference Number: 939
27.5 Hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term-time PLUS inset days)
BTCT Points 3-4, commencing at point 3 – Actual starting salary £13,300 per annum
Permanent
Putting students first is part of our fundamental culture. We strongly believe that positive outcomes for our students come from the professionalism, commitment and passion for excellence displayed by our staff.
Bridgwater College Academy is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join the LSA team. This post involves working with students in and out of class. The role will be varied and involve supporting students in class as well as delivering interventions out of class. The role may also involve supervising students at lunchtime.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Good behaviour management skills
- Good Communication skills
- Ability to remain calm when under pressure and employ tact and diplomacy in difficult / sensitive situations
- An understanding of strategies to support children with cognition and learning needs.
- Experience of delivering interventions
- Experience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting the learning of students
- Ability to interest, encourage, motivate and engage children
Our employees benefit from a generous local government pension scheme plus an Employee Rewards scheme – High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre
We do not accept CVs. For full details, including the Job Description, please visit the ‘Vacancies’ in the ‘Key Information’ section on our website:
www.bridgwatercollegeacademy.org
Closing date for applications: Noon, Wednesday 27th September 2023
We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.
We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.
About Bridgwater College Academy
Bridgwater is a historic market town in Somerset with a rich cultural heritage and a strong sense of community. Best known for hosting Europe’s largest illuminated carnival, the town has a proud tradition of celebration and togetherness. Today, Bridgwater is also a town on the rise. Significant investment in housing, infrastructure, and industry, including the nearby Hinkley Point C project, is driving rapid growth and opportunity.
At the heart of this community is Bridgwater College Academy (BCA) is a large, all-through academy educating pupils from age 3 to 16. Established in 2012, BCA was one of the first all-through schools in the Southwest and remains distinctive in its ability to provide a seamless journey from nursery through to GCSEs.
Our structure brings consistency and stability, supporting pupils to achieve their potential at every stage. It allows staff to build long-term relationships with children and their families, and it gives colleagues the unique privilege of seeing the long-term impact of their work on pupils’ progress and development.
We are proud to serve a diverse and vibrant community, raising aspirations and widening opportunities. Our broad and balanced curriculum is complemented by strong pastoral care and enrichment opportunities, preparing our pupils for life beyond school.
The town of Bridgwater is ideally placed for those seeking an excellent quality of life. Set between the Quantock Hills, the Mendips, and the Somerset Levels, Bridgwater offers easy access to stunning countryside, walking trails, and the nearby coastline. Its location on the M5 and mainline rail network ensures excellent connectivity to Bristol, Exeter, Taunton, and London, making it an increasingly attractive place to live and work.
Our Core Purpose: Every Child Achieves
BTC Trust Values: Ambitious I Collaborative I Inclusive
Bridgwater College Academy Vision:
At BCA we demonstrate high expectations through the promotion of reading, respect, resilience and responsibility.
All BCA students will:
- be able to read fluently at a level that reflects their chronological age or higher.
- always demonstrate respect and strive to build positive relationships with others.
- be resilient when facing challenges and take responsibility for themselves and their community.
Bridgwater College Primary Academy Core Principles:
- We are committed to inclusive classrooms which promote active engagement in learning by all pupils.
- We aspire for everyone to feel heard, and we work hard to communicate with each other effectively so that we can all achieve our best.
- We are focused on preparing pupils for their future in the wider world by promoting community engagement, social awareness and cultural understanding.
- We endeavour to cultivate a lifelong love of reading by immersing pupils in diverse narratives, expanding knowledge and fostering critical thinking skills.
Executive Headteacher – Jonathan Black
Secondary Phase Headteacher – Chris Wade
Primary Phase Headteacher – Sarah Evans
Ofsted
“Pupils feel happy and safe in school. Relationships between teachers and pupils are warm and positive. Pupils know that they are cared for well. They say that teachers will go the extra mile for them.”
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