Learning Support Assistant

• The Eastbourne Academy
• £23,747 - £24,743 FTE (£16,080 - £16,754 Pro Rata) – SAT B
• 29 hours per week
• Term Time plus 5 Staff Development Days

At The Eastbourne Academy our commitment is to help the students to achieve their potential. We are entering an exciting phase of improvement and growth which has enabled us to create two additional Learning Assistant roles to complement our established and skilled team.

There is one opportunity to work with our SEND team and one opportunity to work with our Alternative Provision team. Both roles will assist and support the school in all the day to day needs of the students, ensuring they are able to access the curriculum and receive an education which provides opportunities for future development. The school has an excellent reputation for its work with all students with special educational needs and we look forward to meeting candidates who will be committed to continuing this work.

What we can offer:

• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• On-site Parking
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you are interested in this post, please contact Donna Dreeling, Operations and Administration Manager, for an informal discussion. donna.dreeling@swale.at and 01323 514900.

Completed application forms should be sent to Donna Dreeling, Operations and Administration Manager, donna.dreeling@swale.at or by post to The Eastbourne Academy, Brodrick Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN22 9RQ. Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 905989 (option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Date: w/c 2nd December 2024

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.