Learning Support Assistant

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

We have an opportunity to appoint a Learning Support Assistant, to assist and support the school in all the day to day needs of the students, ensuring our students 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 needs. Our commitment is to help the students to achieve their potential.

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
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• 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 and require further information, please contact Siobhan Leniham, for an informal discussion. siobhan.lenihan@swale.at and 01323 514900.

Completed application forms should be sent to Mrs Donna Dreeling, Central 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: September 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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 search of any shortlisted candidates