Learning Support Assistant

Hours of work: Permanent, full time (37 hours per week) or part-time

Working pattern: Term-time only + 1 week + holiday allowance (a total of 44.65 paid weeks per year)

Salary: Grade 6: £24,294 to £24,702 (pro rata pay is £20,844 to £21,194)

•    Do you enjoy working with young people, helping to make a difference to their progress and attainment at school?

•    Could you be a responsible role model, demonstrating positive behaviour in the classroom and around school?

If so, we would like to hear from you. We are looking for enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our large, dedicated team helping students access learning in the classroom. These permanent full-time or part-time roles (depending on your requirements) will start on 1 September 2024.

We are looking for experienced learning support assistants and/or for those considering a career in education, either in learning support or to gain experience before undertaking teacher training.

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a passion for learning that will inspire and motivate children to be independent learners. You will need to have high expectations for the students you work with; we will provide training to enable you to become confident in the classroom.

The role requires level 2 qualifications in literacy and numeracy. Previous relevant experience is helpful but not essential.

Purpose

Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff to:

•    Build positive relationships with students to promote self-esteem and to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

•    Support students with their social, emotional and mental health needs.

•    Provide one-to-one support for students with special educational needs, ensuring that they integrate as fully as possible in the activities undertaken by other students and make the desired progress.

•    Assist in classroom management and behaviour support.

•    Assist with the development and delivery of individual education, support and care plans.

•    Provide tutoring and additional support to students who require extra assistance.

•    Assist classroom teachers in the planning, management and/or preparation of resources.

•    Cover lessons when the regular teacher is absent, to a maximum of 3 lessons each week, and/or supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers, the primary focus being to maintain good order and to keep students on task.

•    Communicate effectively with students, parents and other members of staff.

About us

UCC is a larger than average 11–18 comprehensive school serving the biggest catchment area in England. We received an Ofsted Good rating in April 2023 and were recognised as ‘Best Secondary School in Cumbria’ at the annual NewsQuest Educational awards in October 2023.

This is an exciting time to be joining UCC. We have been named in the school rebuilding programme and planning and project works will begin in the very near future; we will soon have some of the newest and best-resourced school buildings in the country.

UCC is a friendly, supportive employer with a lot to offer its employees. Our Staff Wellbeing group and approachable leadership team work hard to maintain a responsive and professional working environment. Benefits to employees include but are not limited to:

•    A welcoming and supportive community, where staff really do matter – our Staff Wellbeing group is an integral part of the school culture

•    Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

•    Membership of the Health Assured employee assistance programme

•    Access to the latest technology to support all staff roles

•    Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme

•    Access to comprehensive training and development

•    A chance to contribute to the future development and direction of the school and our wider community.

We encourage applications from all members of society, regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, disability or age (as long as you're over 18).

To apply

Please visit the job vacancies area of the school website (https://ullswatercc.co.uk/vacancies/) and download and complete the application form. Return via email to hr@ullswatercc.co.uk

Closing date for applications: 12 noon Monday 8 July 2024. We will aim to hold interviews the following week.

UCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Employment at UCC is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed; if they are disclosed, the school cannot take them into account.