Specialist Learning Support Assistant - Physical Disability Specialist
The Marvell College
Kingston upon Hull
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- £23,500 - £24,294 (FTE) £19,778 (actual starting salary)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 6 May 2024
Job overview
The Marvell College requires a Specialist Learning Support Assistant Physical Needs (Physical Disability specialist) with immediate effect.
Salary: Grade 4 SCP 5 – 7 £23,500 - £24,294 pro rata Actual salary - £19,778 - £20,446
Hours: 36.25 per week - term time only plus 5 days
Fixed term contract for one year in the first instance.
The Marvell College requires a specialist learning support assistant with responsibility for Physical Needs (Physical Disability specialist) to work under the direct instruction of senior pastoral leaders to support children to ensure they learn and achieve well. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a strong track record of supporting learners with SEND, which has led to a significant improvement in the quality of provision and outcomes for pupils. Successful applicants must be willing to
complete a specified qualification in the area of need – this will be directed by the Deputy Headteacher and Assistant Headteacher (SENCO).
Applicants must be able to:
- Articulate a compelling vision for their lead practitioner role within the college
- Communicate a clear understanding of the personal values and characteristics in which their understanding of SEND is rooted
- Describe a detailed analysis of the barriers to learning students with SEND face, with particular reference to the area of need they would specialise in
- Demonstrate an awareness of research/evidence-based approaches to supporting learners with SEND.
The Marvell College has gone from strength to strength since receiving a “Good” Ofsted report in July 2019. Since then, the school has been oversubscribed every year. We are extremely proud to serve our local community, we have a talented and committed body of staff who strive to go the extra mile for the students in our care. Our school motto “As good as anyone anywhere” combined with our school values of Ambition, Respect and Courage can be seen through every aspect of school life at Marvell.
The Marvell College is part of the Hull Collaborative Academy Trust. Within the Trust there are significant opportunities for further progression. This formidable partnership continues to bring about some of the best outcomes nationally and has an enviable track record of school improvement.
If you are interested, please visit our website www.themarvellcollege.com for further details and apply by downloading the support staff application form. All completed application forms must be returned to Mrs L White, The Marvell College, Barham Road, Hull, HU9 4EE or by email recruitment@themarvellcollege.com.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. As part of our safer recruitment procedures, online checks (including social media) may be carried out by the Trust, as part of our shortlisting process.
HCAT is an equal opportunities employer.
Closing date for applications: 11.00am on Monday 6th May 2024
Interviews: TBC
Attached documents
About The Marvell College
- The Marvell College
- Barham Road
- Hull
- HU9 4EE
- United Kingdom
The Marvell College is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school in the East Riding of Yorkshire, serving students from the age of 11-16. The secondary school, situated in Kingston upon Hull has approximately 1129 students on record.
The Marvell College was established in 1953. Formerly Barham High School for girls and Jervis High School for boys, the schools later combined as one co-educational establishment and was renamed Andrew Marvell School. The secondary school converted to academy status in 2016 and changed names to The Marvell College. £27 million has been invested into learning facilities across the academic departments, which include a fully equipped gym, music recording studio, a dance and drama studio and science and eco garden.
Headteacher
Mr Jake Capper
Values and vision
The Marvell College’s vision is to provide all students with the support and encouragement so that they can achieve to the highest of their potential. The secondary school focuses on providing high quality care and teaching to allow for students to progress and succeed. It is important to the school that all students feel welcome, safe and encouraged. The Marvell College nurtures students spiritually, morally, physically and academically and believes that all children have an important role to play in the school community. Students are encouraged to get involved in extra-curricular activities to allow for them to expand their opportunities and experiences outside of the classroom.
Ofsted
“Senior leaders have an accurate, evidence-based view of the school’s strengths and weaknesses. They demonstrate the capacity to continue driving improvements. Pupils’ learning and development is extended and enriched by a growing and well-attended programme of extra-curricular activities.”
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