Learning Support Assistant
Chiltern Hills Academy
Buckinghamshire
- £24,879 - £26,961 pro rata
- New
- Salary:
- BP2
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 31 January 2025
Job overview
About this Role
Chiltern Hills seeks a skilled, self- motivating, innovative, and driven individual, possibly a candidate interested in advancing their career in the field of education. The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic about fostering learning in children with SEN and disabilities.
This position presents an opportunity for the successful applicant to face a challenging yet gratifying role that will assist in achieving personal career objectives and ambitions, while also allowing them to significantly contribute to the Academy's progress and advancement.
If you are interested in becoming part of an academy that values professional growth and self-reflection, we encourage you to apply.
The right candidate should:
· Collaborate with teaching staff to enhance the quality of initial instruction, provide support to individuals, small groups, and entire classes as necessary.
· Deliver educational activities to students under an established supervision framework, making adjustments based on student reactions and requirements.
· Aid in students' learning process to ensure they achieve at least the expected level of progress.
· Support teachers in classrooms where students' literacy skills pose a hindrance to their advancement.
· Customize existing literacy or numeracy teaching materials to suit the specific needs of individual students or student groups.
· Demonstrate high levels of enthusiasm, energy, resilience, and perseverance.
· Embrace and embody the values and principles of Chiltern Hills Academy
Free Parking on Site
Forget the daily struggle for a parking spot. Our onsite parking is free, ample, and exclusively available to our staff, ensuring you have a hassle-free start to your day.
Bespoke CPD Opportunities
We understand that professional growth is paramount. That’s why we offer tailored Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities designed to enhance your skills and knowledge, propelling your career forward.
Enhanced PPA Time
This extra time allows you to focus on creating impactful learning experiences without the rush.
Subscription to The National College
This resource provides access to a wealth of courses and webinars, keeping you informed and inspired.
Leadership Development Opportunities
We support your ambitions with development programs that prepare and qualify you for leadership roles within our academy and beyond.
Career Progression
We believe in recognizing and nurturing talent. Progression opportunities within the academy are abundant for the right candidate, with clear pathways to advance your career in education.
Join us and be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.
Chiltern Hills is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this role will include a full safer recruitment process.
Chiltern Hills reserves the right to select applications prior to the closing date.
Attached documents
About Chiltern Hills Academy
Chiltern Hills Academy is a Church of England, co-educational secondary school in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. There are circa 1025 students on the school roll, approximately 100 of whom study in the Sixth Form. Chiltern Hills Academy converted to academy status in 2011 and is jointly sponsored by the Diocese of Oxford and Buckinghamshire Council.
We are situated in the market town of Chesham, Buckinghamshire in the Chiltern Hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated close to the M40 and the M25, Chesham is on the end of Metropolitan line of the London Underground and is 28 miles north-west of London. There is ample parking on-site. Renting here is cheaper than in central London and if you enjoy travelling, it takes about 40 minutes by car to Heathrow.
The Elgiva Theatre, Lowndes Park and an open-air heated swimming pool are just some of the many public amenities available in the town. Chesham is renowned for its community spirit and there are many recreational and community groups catering for the diverse and active population.
Acting Principal
Timothy Dobbs
Values and vision
Chiltern Hills Academy aims to provide an environment that excites, motivates and challenges students, encouraging lifelong learning and an interest in the world around them. The secondary school is founded on Christian values and principles, with an ethos that promotes personal responsibility, self-respect, respect for the beliefs and views of others, self-confidence and a commitment to success and achievement. We foster an environment within which all young people develop the moral and spiritual values which help them to become active, thoughtful and considerate citizens.
Ofsted report
"The headteacher, leadership team and the governing body are clear about the strengths and weaknesses of the school. Their plans and actions have improved current pupils' knowledge and understanding".
"The school's values of 'respect, compassion, self-discipline, love, honesty, hope and forgiveness' are inherent in both pupils and staff. As a result, pupils understand the need for tolerance, democracy and justice in modern British society".
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