Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Our opportunity for you

Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth & QEMS is a popular oversubscribed academy in Tamworth with a very large and expanding Sixth Form. The academy was judged as GOOD by Ofsted in September 2022. Following an increase in our numbers in Yr7 and Post 16 students, an exciting opportunity has arisen within the Academy. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, tenacious and well-qualified employee to join our team. You will be supported in your career through our extensive CPD programme including the opportunity to complete nationally recognised qualifications. We are committed to prioritising the wellbeing of our staff through a wellbeing committee by committing to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter

SEND at Landau Forte Academy QEMS and Sixth Form:

All children, regardless of circumstance or need, must be enabled to achieve to the best of their ability.

The SEND Team of teachers and LSA support staff, through information, training and resources, support a Quality First standard of teaching and learning, which enables high quality, inclusive teaching for all students, regardless of need. This includes supporting faculties in their differentiated learning, personalised learning, ongoing formative assessments and strategies to support those students with SEN.

Key information

·        Hours: 40.75 per week

·        Weeks: Term Time plus 5 Inset days

·        Contract: Permanent

·        Start date: ASAP

·        Salary: Competitive

·        Closing Date: 5th July 2023 at 9.00am. Interviews will take place w/c 10th July 2023

What we can offer you

·        A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment

·        The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students

·        Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust

·        A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours

·        Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

·        Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health

·        Complimentary gym membership

About The Trust

Landau Forte Charitable Trust is a family of six Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form Academies across the Midlands. Established in 1989, our roots as a charity lie in the global finance and hospitality industries, with our founders Martin Landau and Rocco Forte. Their values combine in how our schools look after their children and young people; they aspire to a world-leading standard of innovation, entrepreneurship, service and care.

We believe a brilliant education should be central to the development of every child and young person. Their learning, wellbeing and happiness is at the centre of every decision we take and every pound we spend. 

Landau Forte Academy QEMS and Tamworth Sixth Form

Landau Forte Academy QEMS joined the Landau Forte Charitable Trust in September 2011 and delivers education to 11-16 year olds. Landau Forte Academy Sixth Form is a purpose-built establishment providing Level 3 courses, both Advanced Level and BTEC, for the whole of Tamworth and beyond. The academies are located on a shared campus, but both operate from their own facilities, with Landau Forte Academy Sixth Form having new bespoke, accommodation, which opened in September 2011, with a new Sports Hall that opened in 2013.

The local area

Tamworth is a historic town surrounded by beautiful countryside, located a short distance from Birmingham. The Academy is located close to the centre of Tamworth, with superb transport links.

Tamworth boasts a range of historical sites and leisure attractions, including: Tamworth Castle; the Tamworth Snow Dome and Drayton Manor Amusement Park. Within a 20 minute drive from the town, you can find yourself in the beautiful, open Staffordshire countryside or Birmingham‘s bustling city centre.

·        Tamworth is 10 minutes away from the M42; junction 10

·        Direct trains from Birmingham (10 minutes) and London (1 hour 15 minutes)

·        Birmingham and East Midlands Airports are 30 minutes away

Apply for this job

Complete the application form online

Visit www.lfct.org.uk/careers

All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. Landau Forte Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Self-declaration is subject to Ministry of Justice guidance on the disclosure of criminal records, further information can be found on GOV.UK.

The Trust will conduct all necessary searches and checks as relevant and in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines, our Safer Recruitment policy can be found on our website at www.lfct.org.uk