Higher Level Support Assistant (HLSA)

Job Description

Higher Level Learning Support Assistant (HLSA) required ASAP

25 hours per week (between 8.45am - 3.00pm)

Band 3 Point 11 - 17 (new pay scales - term time only), Actual Salary range £11821 - £13313.

We are looking to appoint a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual, who enjoys using their own initiative as well as working as part of a team. This position is based at Iceni Academy, one of our Colchester Schools.

We are a five school Multi-Academy Trust with schools based in the Witham and Colchester areas. Please visit www.connectedlearningmat.co.uk for more information about this vacancy and any other vacancies within our Trust.

We require the candidates to:-

Have excellent Literacy and Numeracy skills, it is essential that you hold GSCE grades A-C in English and Maths or equivalent
Be educated to NVQ Level 3 in learning support or have an equivalent qualification
Have experience in a school environment
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Have good organisational skills
Have the ability to work on their own initiative
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Cover PPA sessions in class
Whole class cover
To be flexible

We can offer:

An established Multi-Academy Trust of Primary Schools who work closely together
Engaged and enthusiastic pupils
Excellent CPD opportunities
Motivated and experienced staff
Ongoing support and mentoring

Please apply online or contact Michelle Smith, HR Manager by email at hr@connectedlearningmat.co.uk.

Visits to our Trust are encouraged. If you wish to arrange a visit please contact Mrs Susan Szpytma, Office Manager, at Iceni Academy on 01206 573807 to arrange an appointment.

Connected Learning Multi-Academy Trust are committed to:

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, of children and young people;
Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of difference backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs

and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share this commitment.

The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.