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Learning Support Assistant
Various Hours Available - 39 working weeks per year
Scale 3 Points 4-5 (FTE £19,264 - £19,650 per annum)
Permanent contract
Required September 2022
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 with Positive Progress 8 scores.
We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant. The post will involve either working for the majority of the time in one curriculum area, allowing for the development of subject knowledge and allowing planning for lessons in collaboration with teaching staff or being a part of the Learning Support team deployed across the school based on student needs.
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 five non-student days (39 weeks), with various hours available. Please contact the school for further information. The salary is within the range Scale 3
Points 4 - 5 of the LGS pay scale depending on experience.
The role offers an excellent opportunity for those considering entering the teaching profession to gain valuable experience to support future applications.
To discuss the role further please contact the school and the SENCO or a member of the Senior Leadership Team will contact you as soon as possible.
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)
Closing Date: Friday 2nd September at midday
Interview Date: TBC
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.