Learning Support Assistant Level 2

About the Trust

Gosforth Group are a thriving and ambitious Multi Academy Trust, committed to excellence in education, where all students are valued equally, regardless of their background or ability.

Create your future’ encapsulates our purpose as a Multi Academy Trust: to educate, support and nurture all our students so they can achieve their potential and fulfil their ambitious aspirations.

We are extremely proud of what we have achieved so far and as a collective group, and we have an ambitious vision for future growth. Currently, the Gosforth Group comprises of 6 academies, providing education to approx. 6000 students in middle, secondary and post 16-settings, across Newcastle upon Tyne and North Tyneside.

We employ over approx. 650 colleagues across the group, who are responsible for creating and sustaining a culture of empowerment, growth and unrivalled support, making the Gosforth Group a special place to both work and learn.

 About the role

We are seeking a committed professional to join our successful Student Support Base within our school. You will work as part of a multi-professional team to provide general educational support for students. This will include support with learning and also with behaviour and attendance issues as appropriate.

What we are looking for

· Experience/Desire to work with students with SEND

· Can demonstrate a good understanding of Social, Emotional or Mental Health difficulties (SEMH) that young people face

· Effective communication and organisational skills

· A sympathetic understanding of broad needs of students ages 9-16

· Experience of working with young people

 What we can offer you

·        A competitive salary

·        Generous annual leave

·        Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking.

·        An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals

·        Enthusiastic and motivated students

·        An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development

·        A school with its community at heart

·        An exciting programme of staff well-being activities, from football to surfing!

·        Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further,

please contact admin@greatparkacademy.org.uk

 To apply

Please complete an application form and email to hr@ga.newcastle.sch.uk

 Closing date: Wednesday 11th September 2024

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders here. 

 Gosforth Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will normally be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, including an online check.

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Following the shortlisting process, where applicable, candidates who attend interview, will be reimbursed reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation.