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New Futures Colchester (North East Essex Co-operative Academy) is recruiting two ambitious and forward thinking individuals to join our team of Learning Support Assistants. The primary school is based in Turner Road, Colchester (CO4 5LB).
We are looking to appoint two Primary LSA's on a 1 year fixed term contract. Although the contract is limited to 1 year initially, there may be a requirement to extend the role past the year point due to further expansion of the primary unit - this would be discussed with the successful candidates during the contract. The role will be working with children in KS1-3.
The fixed term period will be from 01/09/2025 - 20/07/2026.
Are you suited to a fast paced environment?
Do you have an interest in pupils with Special Educational Needs, supporting transition and developing young learners' social skills?
The role is a varied and demanding one, you will need resilience and commitment, as many of our pupils have found mainstream education challenging.
You will need to be able to demonstrate that you can work effectively on your own and as part of a very supportive team.
The role is also suitable for new or experienced LSA's who would like to develop their knowledge of SEN, SEMH and transition, but ideally you will have a background in any child setting. This role is working with students in KS1 - KS3.
Please read the attached job description prior to applying.
Actual salary between £22,641 to £23,757- 32 hours per week (Term Time Only). Pay Award Pending April 2025.
We reserve the right to withdraw the advert early where required.
The following pre-employment checks will be required where applicable to the role and setting:
- receipt of satisfactory references
- verification of identity
- a satisfactory DBS disclosure if undertaking Regulated Activity
- verification that you not barred from working with Children
- verification that you are not prohibited from teaching
- verification of medical fitness for the particular role
- verification of qualifications and of professional status where required e.g. QTS status
- the production of evidence of the right to work in the UK
- verification of successful completion of/exemption from statutory induction period
- verification that you are not subject to a section 128 direction preventing you from holding a management position within a school (if applicable)
- a declaration that you are not disqualified from working with children by virtue of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2018 or that you have provided a valid disqualification waiver from Ofsted
In line with recommended practice in the statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education", the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The purpose is limited:
- to identify issues which call into question the applicant's suitability to work with children;
- to verify employment history.
Only information related the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.
Keys Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safer recruitment practices, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.
Information about the School
NEECA is a 5 – 16 school for 170 young people most of whom have found it difficult to be successful in a mainstream school. We are very proud of the provision we offer. Students are taught in small groups and they study the core curriculum at Key Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4. In addition to the core curriculum, we provide rich and varied extended curriculum opportunities ranging from music therapy, targeted literacy intervention, horse riding to vocational courses and work experience placements. Small classes benefit students and enable them to make good progress as staff can ensure that learning is tailored to individual student needs.
At Key Stage 3, in partnership with local schools, we focus on supporting young people to return to a mainstream school. At Key Stage 4, we focus on providing the opportunity for students to gain 5 GCSEs to ensure a successful transition to post 16 education or training. Many of the young people who attend NEECA arrive here at a point of crisis or conflict in their lives. It is our aim to ensure that we help them to regain a sense of confidence and self-esteem which allows them to compete on equal terms with their peers, despite the disruption to their education caused by leaving mainstream school. Enjoy exploring our website to find out more about recent events at our school.
The secondary school is based at Walnut Tree Way, Colchester, Essex CO2 9BS and the Primary school is based at Turner Road, Colchester, Essex CO4 5LB