Learning Support Assistant
Calderstones School
Liverpool
- £13.17 - £13.58 per hour
- Expiring soon
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- NJC JE Grade 2. £16,654 - £17,183 per annum actual pay for term-time working
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 06/01/2025
- Apply by:
- 1 December 2024
Job overview
Do you enjoy working with young people? Are you passionate about education? Are you ready for an exciting role working in a secondary school which is rated ‘Good’ in all areas? We are a large, successful, and richly diverse comprehensive school adjacent to Calderstones Park, South Liverpool and are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our close-knit SEND Team on a permanent basis.
The school’s comprehensive nature and community spirit is something that we value immensely. In every aspect of school life, we aim to offer a first-class education to local children, whatever their background, gender, prior attainment, or faith. We will raise the bar for our students and our staff with the view that 'nobody rises to low expectations'. We are also an equal opportunities and disability confident employer and positively welcome applications from all people regardless of their gender, gender identity, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our amazing school on a permanent basis and work with our SEND team and teaching staff to support students in the classroom. Experience of working with young people (age 11-19) with SEND, and an awareness of neurodiversity is essential. You will either have a nationally recognised qualification in a relevant field or be willing to work towards one. A good standard of numeracy and literacy to GCSE grade C (or equivalent) is essential, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
This role would suit someone with energy and enthusiasm for learning, who is calm, patient, and compassionate. The successful candidate will be able to support students in the classroom to fully access our outstanding curriculum, cultural events and enrichment activities.
The hours of work are 8.35 am – 3.05 pm, Monday to Friday, with a 1-hour unpaid break during the day. This role is term-time only.
The school is very well resourced and has impressive facilities across the campus including a swimming pool, leisure facilities and fully equipped gym. The school offers outstanding staff benefits and actively promotes and supports the health and wellbeing of our staff and students. See applicant pack for more information on our staff benefits.
All applications and further information to be made via the school website at www.calderstones.co.uk (Applications will be accepted using official school application form and returned to recruitment@calderstones.co.uk)
Calderstones School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.
Closing Date: 12 midnight, Sunday 1st December 2024
(CV’s and late applications will not be considered)
Hours of work: TERM TIME (39 weeks per year)
27.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 8.35 am – 3.05 pm
NJC JE Grade 2, Actual Annual Salary: £16,654 - £17,183 depending on experience
Permanent Position
Attached documents
About Calderstones School
Calderstones School is an 11-18 co-educational comprehensive school serving a culturally diverse community. It is situated in South Liverpool on the edge of Calderstones Park.
The school, which is popular and over subscribed, is proud of its tradition of caring for students as individuals. A large proportion of students stay on into the Sixth Form with the majority going on to higher education.
A PFI scheme in 2002 resulted in some £12 million being spent on upgrading all of the school’s facilities. The specialist status capital grant and sponsorship allowed a further sum of £150,000 to be used to enhance the site’s buildings.
The school now operates within a mix of traditional and modern facilities. Two of the buildings are Grade II listed buildings: one of these is the main reception area, the other the Sixth Form Centre. Amongst other facilities the school has:
- a purpose built science block with 15 laboratories;
- Student Wellbeing Centre
- an arts wing containing 21 classrooms, four art rooms, three music rooms, a drama facility and a multipurpose cafeteria;
- a design & technology wing with eight workshops and two classrooms;
- a resource centre which houses Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 library and internet facilities;
- a separate ICT area consisting of five ICT suites plus dedicated ICT rooms in every wing;
- a sports hall, swimming pool, two gymnasia and changing facilities, all of which were completely refurbished in the 2002 development;
- a very well equipped facility including an ICT room, a dance room and a sports science room that provide an excellent learning environment during the school day and that is used extensively during most evenings to meet the needs of our local community.
School Aims
The aim of the school is to educate students of all abilities, each to a maximum of his/her potential, so that every boy and girl can enjoy a high quality of life and contribute responsibly and fully to the life of the community. To achieve this general aim we are concerned:
to provide a broad and balanced curriculum, the quality of teaching and the climate for learning necessary for the individual to develop skills, abilities, interests and potential to the full
- to foster good relationships between parents, teachers and students;
- to enhance the students' learning and development through the provision of a wide range of extra-curricular activities;
- to provide the staff with the support and training to achieve the aims of the school;
- to promote an orderly, caring community in which truth, integrity, courtesy and respect for the needs of others are valued.
The Students
Currently, there are 1540 students on roll including 240 in the Sixth Form. The school’s overall admission limit for each year group is 265 and the school is always oversubscribed.
The Student Council is a forum in which students can voice their opinions and suggestions for developments to the school.
The Staff
The establishment of the school is 116 teaching staff and 38 non teaching staff.
The Governing Body
The experienced, active and supportive governing body is comprised of 17 governors – 4 parent governors, 1 staff governor, 10 Co-opted governors and 1 LA governor and 1 Headteacher.
The governing body operates through three committees
- Quality of Education Committee
- Resources Committee
- Pay Committee
School Organisation: Leadership and Management
The Leadership Group comprises:
- Head Teacher
- Deputy Head Teacher (Quality of Education)
- Deputy Head Teacher (Behaviour, Attitudes and Personal Development)
- Director of People and Culture
- Director of Business, Finance and Facilities
- Two Senior Assistant Head Teachers
- Three Assistant Head Teachers
- One Acting Assistant Head Teacher (rolling basis)
The non teaching staff structure is led by the Director of People and Culture and the Director of Business, Finance and Facilities who report directly to the Head Teacher.
Completed application forms together with any supporting letter should be e-mailed to recruitment@calderstones.co.uk .
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