Job Description
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At Richard de Clare Community Academy, we pride ourselves on being a school in which children dream big, believe in their own capabilities and work hard to achieve the dreams and ambitions that they have. Our school's core values of being kind, safe and respectful underpin our curriculum and the work that we do to ensure that children who attend our school are respectful and safe members of the school and wider community. The children that attend Richard de Clare are happy and enthusiastic and so eager to learn both inside and outside of the classroom. Alongside our delightful pupils, we offer a supportive environment with a welcoming team who are very hardworking and committed to achieving the very best outcomes for out pupils. As a school, and trust, we have a commitment to high quality continual professional development to ensure all at Richard de Clare are continually learning and improving.
Richard de Clare Community 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. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff's development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint 2 Learning Support Assistants to join our school.
You will have a passion for children's learning and early development, will be able to demonstrate a commitment to ensuring that all children make good progress based on their starting points.
If you are passionate about learning and teaching and able to display a commitment to inclusive practices, we would love to hear from you.We offer excellent CPD and support for all staff, and work within a strong network of partner schools within Bridge Academy Trust.Visits to the school are encouraged as this will give you an opportunity to learn more about our school and decide whether this is the right place for you.
Work Schedule:
27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am - 3pm
Term time only, Permanent
How to Apply:
To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Richard de Clare Community Academy.
Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application. Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to admin@richarddeclare.com
Closing Date: Sunday 27th September at Midnight
Interview Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026
Further details are available from t: 01787472153 e: admin@richarddeclare.com w: richarddeclare.com
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. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
Information about the School
At Richard de Clare Community Academy we aim to ensure that all children have a happy and successful experience at our school. All that we do is underpinned by our core school rules of being kind, being safe and being respectful. We believe that all children have the right to be respected and have the responsibility to learn how to respect others.
Richard de Clare Community 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.