Learning Support Assistant (for SEN pupils)
Shenley Academy
Birmingham
- New
- Salary:
- SCP 7 - 11 £22,501.73 - £23,983.73 (FTE: £25,584.00 - £27,269.00)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 6 January 2025
Job overview
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (for SEN pupils)
4 posts available
E-ACT Shenley Academy | Building Futures, Changing Lives
At E-ACT Shenley Academy, we believe in the transformative power of education. We see it as more than just a process; it's a journey that opens doors and has the potential to change lives. Our mission is to inspire students through a dynamic curriculum that consistently delivers good lessons, fostering an environment where learning is empowering and enriching.
At E-ACT Shenley Academy, it is our daily mission are dedicated to these principles. We believe in creating an educational experience that not only imparts knowledge but also character, ensuring that our students leave with the skills, values, and aspirations needed to thrive in a changing world.
Take the next steps in your career with E-ACT Shenley Academy - where the journey is not just about education; it's about building futures and changing lives.
Find more information here: https://shenleyacademy.e-act.org.uk/about/our-ethos-and-values/
Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence? We are looking to appoint 4 passionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistants is to work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing specialist support to the teacher in an aspect of the curriculum, age range or additional needs.
Key responsibilities
- Select appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit the needs of allocated pupils
- Assist with the implementation of individual Education/Behaviour plans and Personal Care programs as agreed with the teacher.
- Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.
- Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.
- Understand and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils as required.
Pay range SCP 7 - 11 £22,501.73 - £23,983.73 (FTE: £25,584.00 - £27,269.00)
37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Permanent
There are 4 posts available
Qualifications and Skills
- GCSE Maths and English minimum grade C or equivalent
- TA3 qualification or relevant experience
- Relevant educational experience supporting a child/children in a primary school setting
- Experience of working with children who have a wide variety of educational needs
What are we about?
Outstanding Teaching and Learning: We strongly believe that outstanding teaching and learning are the keys to unlocking exceptional outcomes for our children. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality education that nurtures the minds of our students.
Advocacy and Inclusion: At our academy, every child matters, regardless of their background. Your role will involve providing each child with a fantastic, inspiring, and inclusive education that recognises and celebrates their individuality.
People-First Culture: We proudly celebrate the diversity of our academy and our community. Join us in co-constructing the essence of an extraordinary workplace and learning environment where both staff and students feel valued and included.
Collaborative Excellence: Our exceptional staff collaborate across our 38 academies to share ideas and problem solve. You will have the opportunity to share your skills, hear from experts and work with staff across the country to develop your practice.
About E-ACT:
Join a trust that is going places!
Having recently won MAT of the Year 2023 at both the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, this is a very exciting time to join us! Why do we feel we have been recognised as a strong MAT? It is down to our dedicated, talented staff that are committed in delivering nothing but excellence for all our children and young people.
We all pride ourselves in fostering a people-first culture, which extends to all our pupils, staff, and stakeholders. We are proud to lead a community of 38 academies, educating of over 25,000 pupils across our five core hubs. Our staff satisfaction is above national benchmarks and we run a range of projects and programmes to address key topics such as workload and wellbeing.
Our Opening Minds, Opening Doors strategy is at the forefront of everything we do, we don’t just prepare our pupils for the world; we equip them to thrive and succeed within it. Through our collaborative approach to education, we aim to open doors to a world of opportunities, where every child can pursue their dreams.
Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk
Benefits:
Collaborative Working: Thrive in an environment that values teamwork and collaboration, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and collective success.
Support System of 38 Academies: Be part of a network of 38 academies, providing a dedicated support system and opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential counselling services, providing emotional support and guidance when needed.
Cycle to Work: Enjoy a healthy commute with our cycle-to-work programme, making bicycles more affordable.
Electric Car Scheme: Take advantage of our environmentally friendly initiative, making electric vehicles more accessible for a sustainable and efficient commute.
Generous Pension: Secure your future with a robust pension plan, ensuring financial well-being during retirement.
How to apply:
Simply click on the above to apply!
Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form.
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
About Shenley Academy
E-ACT is a highly successful Multi Academy Trust (MAT) encompassing 28 Academies spanning the length breath of the country. Our hopes and aspirations of every one of our pupils is the same. By encouraging them to Think Big and believe that anything is possible, by showing them the importance of Team Spirit and by teaching them to carefully think through their decisions to do The Right Thing, we know that everyone of our pupils can realise their potential with us.
Our community includes over 18,000 pupils and 2,500 teaching and non-teaching professional across the country.
Shenley Academy is a good school (OFSTED, July 2021) with leadership and management, behaviour and personal development all judged as outstanding. You would be joining a forward-thinking academy which places the mental health and the wellbeing of staff and students at the heart of what we do. "The school’s motto, ‘Building futures, changing lives’, is exactly what happens here. Everyone involved in the school is committed to every pupil’s welfare, well-being and academic success. Pupils’ mental health is front and centre in leaders’ thinking and decision-making. As a result, pupils thrive and achieve well." (OFSTED, 2021).
Located in the Weoley Castle area of southwest Birmingham, Shenley provides an attractive, calm and orderly environment, where students are encouraged to grow into polite and well-mannered individuals. The building is bright and spacious, and the huge 30 acre site provides outstanding outdoor learning facilities. A new £24m building for the Academy was completed and opened in September 2012, providing state-of-the-art facilities for students and staff.
Specialist teaching areas are equipped to a very high standard. The building comprises excellent indoor and outdoor sports areas, a theatre with tiered, and a Learning Resource Centre that is extensively used by the students for personal study.
With a £1.4m investment in ICT and staff training in the use of ICT to improve learning, Shenley is rapidly achieving its aim of becoming one of the most advanced state schools in the use of new technology.
The Academy has created an inclusive community where students feel valued, supported and engaged in their learning. In turn, staff expect high standards, and emphasise the basics: good manners, hard work, good behavior, smart uniform, good attendance and punctuality. These help create a positive attitude which in turn supports success. Students are also taken off timetable for Immersion Days and special events or visits such as those to universities, residentials, music tuition or maths challenges.
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