Learning Support Assistant

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Contract term: Permanent

Immediate Start

Contract type - Part time 30 hours per week – 39 Weeks: Term time plus inset days

Salary: Scale 3 Point 5 - 6 Actual Salary: £17936 - £18453 (inc fringe)

We have the exciting opportunity for a personable and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our team here at Roding Valley High School.  

We are looking for a member of staff to work with students to develop their knowledge and understanding both inside and outside the classroom and lead on some evidence based interventions. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people to achieve and be the best that they can be. The role would suit both primary and secondary practitioners who have knowledge of supporting young people with low literacy and numeracy levels.

 “This is a very good school with an outstanding Sixth Form.”

“Pupils are proud to attend Roding Valley High School. From the time they arrive in Year 7, to when they leave the sixth form, they respond to leaders’ high expectations. Parents are positive about the education the school provides. Typical comments praise ‘the aspirations for every child’ and the ‘caring support’ from staff.” 

“Teachers skilfully adapt the way they teach, where needed, to help pupils with SEND successfully access the curriculum.”

“Leaders prioritise reading. They ensure pupils who struggle with reading get all the help they need. Leaders successfully promote a love of reading in the school.”

“Pupils with SEND get all the help they need to know their options and make the best decisions. As a result, almost all pupils move on to positive destinations.”

Ofsted September 2022

Experience of working with SEND children is desirable.

We can offer:

• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school
• A commitment to a personalised programme of CPD
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire.
• Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
• Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• 24/7 GPs

You will be joining a great school with enthusiastic and dedicated leaders at senior and middle leadership levels and a commitment to the professional development of staff. RVHS is keen to embrace an approach that is centred on teaching and learning and academic attainment for our students. RVHS is an 11-18 school in Essex, that enjoys a good reputation in the local area and benefits from excellent transport links, including being adjacent to Loughton tube station (Central Line). 

For further information see the website www.rodingvalley.net

Informal discussions with the SENDCo, Mr Tony Taylor, are welcome, contact ttaylor@rodingvalley.net  to arrange.

Closing date: Noon on Friday 17th January 2025

Interview date to be confirmed

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to: 

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs 

and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.  

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.  In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.