LSA Ascend

Do you…

• Want to embark on an exciting professional journey in a rapidly improving academy?
• Champion the importance of education in shaping the future of young people?
• Believe all students, regardless of ability and circumstances, can be outstanding?
• Have the highest aspirations for the students you work with?

If so, we eagerly await your application. Ormiston Park Academy are currently seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work in our ASCEND centre for 35 hours per week, term time only, including 5 training days.

ASCEND is a centre for students who have specific Social, Emotional and Mental health difficulties. The centre caters for students ranging from years 7-11 and there is a high ratio of staff to students compared with mainstream schools. The high ratio allows for very small teaching groups and a percentage of one to one sessions where necessary. At ASCEND we believe that in order to create an environment of respect, trust and cooperation we have to work as a team. This must include the staff, students, parents and visitors to the school. Our aim is to nurture students who can make a positive contribution to the wider community and are confident. It is vital that we empower and support our student’s to make positive choices whilst at school and throughout their lives. To create an inclusive, happy, secure and stimulating learning environment, we encourage all members of the ASCEND community to grow in self-esteem, self-governance and develop their potential.

Ormiston Park Academy is a small but growing and highly aspirational co-educational secondary school based in Aveley, Essex, for students aged 11-19. Our vision of ‘Believe and Achieve’ underpins all aspects of academy life in our impressive, well-resourced building and you will play a vital role in providing the highest quality provision, impacting positively on outcomes for our students, ensuring aspirations become reality.

The school officially reopened as an academy in 2009 and we are sponsored by the Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT). OAT is one of the largest and longest standing trusts in the school system and is guided by our founder, Peter Murray’s belief that every child deserves the chance to thrive.

Our schools are located across a diverse range of communities, each with its own unique character, strengths and challenges. Joining the OAT family means embracing a community that values collaboration, professional growth, and the pursuit of excellence. We strive to provide an exceptional working environment where all our staff can thrive and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our pupils.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will:

• Be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with students, parents, external agencies and Local Authority.
• Motivate and encourage pupils that you work with.
• Be ready to develop knowledge of the particular needs of the child.
• Commit to furthering your own professional Development through the bespoke opportunities on offer at the Academy.

We will offer you: 

• Collaborative working within our shared family of schools
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme Contributions
• Access to an exciting range of employee benefits from our health and wellbeing partner, Vivup

For further details or to arrange a time to visit the Academy contact Sally Spraggon, PA to the Principal and Vice Principal on 01708-865180 or sspraggon@ormistonpark.org.uk.

To apply for the role please visit the OAT Careers website and search for Ormiston Park Academy, where you will be able to submit an application. Please note that CVs will not be accepted and all applications are to be returned electronically by 9.00am on Monday 30th September 2024.

Ormiston Park Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974