LSA for upper KS2

Bringhurst Primary School is now recruiting for an LSA in upper KS2. This role could be the ideal next step in your career.

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.

About the role

To provide support to the pupils, the class teacher, the school and the curriculum.

27.5 hours per week Monday to Friday (9am to 3.30pm /with an hour for lunch) - 39 weeks per year. Permanent role.

Salary & Benefits

• NJC9-12 £16,755 - £17,173 FTE (pro rata)
• Access to Teachers’/Local Government Pension Scheme

Who we are looking for

Good numeracy and literacy skills.

Experience of working with relevant age groups within a learning environment.

Experience of general clerical/ administrative work.

Experience in a relevant discipline

Able to use basic IT including computer, audio, video equipment and photocopier.An understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities.Ability to work well as part of a team.

Good keyboard skills and knowledge of relevant IT packages

Knowledge of relevant policies and codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.

Ability to relate well to children.

Ability to relate well to adults. Ability and willingness to identify own training needs and participate in training.

To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

Ability to provide necessary personal care to children.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 34 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment, including events such as the DRET Spring, Summer and Winter Cups, Music Cup, volunteering trips abroad, and regular trips/visits throughout the year.

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.

While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other. We offer high quality programmes for CPD and Leadership Development to support our practitioners to deliver high quality teaching and learning across our academies.

Apply now

To submit your application, please visit our website.

Bringhurst Primary School is committed to equality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.