Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Temp 1 year, 43 weeks

The UTC Sheffield Academy Trust provides a unique dynamic education. We opened our City Centre site in September 2013 specialising in Engineering and Creative & Digital Media and then expanded to open our second UTC on the exciting new Olympic Legacy Park in Sheffield in September 2016, offering opportunities for students in Health Science, Computing and Sports Science. From its success the Trust has continued to grow, with UTC Derby Pride Park joining us in December 2019, offering Engineering and Health & Life Sciences. All 3 UTCs are rated Ofsted Good.

Partnerships with world-class companies, schools, colleges and universities give our students a unique start to their future careers. We provide training today for the jobs of tomorrow. Our cutting-edge facilities and engagement with employers’ / university partners provides an exciting environment in which to teach and develop professionally.

We aim to deliver an outstanding educational experience grounded in real, relevant workplace practice. Partnerships with world-class companies, schools, colleges and universities give our students a unique start to their future careers. We provide training today for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified Learning Support Assistant to join our team. You will work as part of our team, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, SENCO and Deputy SENCO along with Learning Managers providing support for students, teachers and the UTC in order to raise standards of achievement for all our students working with small groups of students or in classrooms across the UTC.

You will assist with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes to encourage students to become independent learners, providing support for their welfare and to support the inclusion of students in all aspects of UTC life. In addition, you will supervise classes across the curriculum where there are planned and unplanned absences of staff members, ensuring that students are engaged in pre-set work and you will manage student behaviour to ensure a safe learning environment.

You will be a skilled practitioner who has knowledge and experience of working within the SEND / Inclusion area. A Level 3 qualification within this field is essential and a HLTA qualification desirable. 

In addition, a Level 2 qualification in Safeguarding is desirable.

We are an employer who values equality and diversity and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruitment procedures and checks. 

IMPORTANT: Salary £27,439 - £29,521. This salary is based on working a full 43 weeks in an academic year. However, as this post is not due to commence until part way through the academic year, the actual salary will be calculated on working weeks and holiday entitlement.