Learning Support Assistant (or HLTA)

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant(or HLTA)

£11,849-£12,319 actual salary(HLTA £13,009-£14,311 actual salary)

30.5 hours per week, 39 working weeks (term time plus non-student days)

Permanent

New Rickstones Academy is graded 'Good' and has a state of the art new building offering fantastic facilities for both students and staff alike. Staff benefits include a Health Cash Plan, Local Government Pension Scheme and Childcare Vouchers. Academy staff also receive discounted membership at Witham Leisure Centre.

Our team of Learning Support Assistants support students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities in mainstream classes and small groups to help students achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will have:

a good understanding of SEND
experience working with children with learning difficulties or disabilities
excellent literacy and numeracy skills including Maths and English GCSE at A-C (or equivalent)
ability to motivate and encourage students
excellent communication skills
good IT skills including Microsoft Office or Google Suite
For qualified HLTAs, there is the opportunity for a HLTA position, which in addition to the LSA duties would include work and responsibilities in line with the HLTA Standards.

The hours of work are Monday 8.30am-3.30pm and Tuesday to Friday 8.30am-3pm, 39 weeks per year (term time plus non-student days). This position is initially based at New Rickstones Academy. However, as we work closely with our sister academy, Maltings Academy (also in Witham), all new contracts are to work across both academies.

Potential candidates are encouraged to contact Lisa Shannon, Assistant Vice Principal (Inclusion), for an informal discussion and to arrange a visit (lshannon@newricksonessacademy.org/ 01376 515 756 x242).

Closing date: Monday 30 July 2018

Start date:Tuesday 4 September 2018

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

For further information on this position and to make an application please click the following link:https://bit.ly/2L0gRmR

Candidates are advised to carefully consider the Supporting Statement section of the application form, explaining clearly how they meet the requirements of the person specification. Please also ensure that as you provide professional references with business contact information covering your last two employers.

New Rickstones Academy is a key member of Academies Enterprise Trust (AET), a multi-academy sponsor which aims to provide the opportunity for all young learners to fulfil their real potential, broaden their horizons and become active, prosperous and successful citizens in the world around them. In each of the AET academies, you will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD and Talent Management programmes.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

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AET is recruiting for School Direct placements. Please visit our websitehttp://www.academiesenterprisetrust.org/our-teaching-school/our-school-direct-teacher-training-vacanciesfor further details.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty

Information about the School

New Rickstones Academy is a secondary school based in Witham. This is an exciting time to join New Rickstones Academy as we continue to expand. Over the last 8 years, student numbers have more than doubled, leading to oversubscription and the addition of a new building in September 2022 to accommodate the growing demand. We maintained our 'Good' OFSTED rating in 2023. Whilst learning is our core aim, mutual respect and fantastic working relationships between students and staff is what makes New Rickstones Academy what it is, and makes me proud to be Principal.

New Rickstones Academy is a great place to work with modern facilities and a friendly and supportive staff team. The academy is proud to boast high staff retention and development. We have an extensive and hugely successful CPD (Continuing Professional Development) programme to further develop our excellent staff. If you are considering a role at New Rickstones Academy, please arrange a visit and come and see the academy for yourself.

About the Trust

Academies Enterprise Trust (AET) is a national family of schools comprising 57 primary, secondary and special schools in England supporting each other to deliver our mission of providing an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

We employ over 4,000 people across the country, each committed to ensuring that every child receives their entitlement to a high level education. We have a dedicated recruitment team to place teachers and support staff within schools they will thrive in and encourage career development opportunities.

Every decision we make is with students’ learning and interests at the forefront of our minds. Our schools dedicate focused time on formal academic learning with plenty of support for students’ wellbeing - as well as making sure there is time for some fun, too!

Benefits

• Career development and training
• Great pension
• Healthcare cashback and helpline
• Employee assistance programme
• Free financial advice
• Salary advances
• Affordable loan scheme
• Electric car and bike schemes
• Lifestyle savings
• Discounted gym membership
• Travel and leisure scheme

Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At AET, we want all of our employees to feel included bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and we truly believe that diversity drives innovation.

AET is also an approved Apprenticeship Training Provider (through the ESFA) which allows us to deliver a wide range of apprenticeship programmes across the Trust and our school network. To find out more about what we offer click here. We also offer teacher training programmes across our network. For more information please click here.

To find out more about AET please click here.