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Learning Support Assistant with specific responsibility for named student
Band 2 Point 11 -14 (£15807 - £16781 pro rata)
The North Essex Multi-Academy Trust was established in September 2013 and currently consists of two secondary schools both recently judged as "Good" by Ofsted.
The position will be at The Ramsey Academy, Halstead.
"A good school where all leaders and managers have high ambitions for the students, ensuring every student has the opportunity to achieve as well as they can" - Ofsted 2015.
One of the most improved schools in Essex and Nationally. GCSE 5 A*-C including English and Maths increased by 13% in 2016 and Value Added scores significantly increased in 2015 and 2016.
The Trust is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support a student with medical needs within our SEN provision. The post will involve working for the majority of the day on a one-to-one basis moving between curriculum areas. You will work as part of a dedicated, close knit enthusiastic team delivering both in-class support and small group work to children with both learning and emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Experience of working in a school or with young people would be an advantage. Candidates should be educated to GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths. Graduates are encouraged to apply.
The position is term time only plus 5 non-student days (39 weeks) for 30 hours per week with an additional holiday allowance of 5.3 weeks per year. The salary is within the range Band 2 Points 11-14 on the LGS pay scale. The actual starting salary is £10,889 per annum. (Point 11) depending on experience.
Contracts linked to student funding are reviewed annually and this is initially a one year fixed term appointment.
The role offers an excellent opportunity for those considering entering the teaching profession to gain valuable experience to support future applications.
Visits in advance of application are welcomed by prior arrangement.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share in the commitment. Appointments will be subject to DBS clearance and satisfactory references.
An application form, job description and person specification can be downloaded from this web page. Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs Catherine Downes (cdownes@ramseyacademy.com)
Information about the School
The Ramsey Academy is a popular over-subscribed secondary school in the heart of the Halstead community.
Our focus is to ‘Achieve Excellence Together’. We work hard to support students in their educational journey and provide them with the skills and knowledge they need for their future.
The Ramsey Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.