Learning Support Assistant

Plume Academy; Heybridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Essex is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to foster teaching and personal development for students from Year 7 to 13. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in Maths and English at a minimum of C grade, alongside desirable qualifications such as a TA qualification. This role offers a supportive working environment, CPD opportunities, and an annual salary of up to £23,751, with actual salary offered at £15,971 pro-rata. Join a thriving educational community committed to excellence.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Financial training and development opportunities

Cycle-to-work Scheme

24/7 Free Employee Assistance Programme

CPD opportunities

Gym Membership up to 25%

Free staff car park

Essex Working Well Wellbeing Service

Access to Workplace Health Champions

Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• GCSE qualifications in Maths and English at minimum C grade.
• Desirable TA qualification, qualification in childcare or A levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to support students' development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in fostering teaching and learning for Year 7 to 13 students.
• Support personal development and well-being of students.
• Work in accordance with the Learning Support Assistant job description.

Skills

Hardworking

Enthusiastic

Commitment

Ability to focus on fostering teaching and learning

Education

Maths and English at minimum C grade or equivalent

TA qualification

Qualification in childcare or A levels/Level 3 qualifications

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the post holder will be in accordance with the Learning Support Assistant job description.

Benefits and Incentives

• A highly supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for Financial training, development and accreditation.
• Cycle-to-work Scheme
• 24/7 Free Employee Assistance Programme (offering individual support, information and advice including financial, legal and home-life and work-related issues)
• CPD opportunities and Internal Promotion
• Up to 25% Gym Membership
• Free staff car park
• Essex Working Well Wellbeing Service (health and wellbeing support and guidance)
• Access to Workplace Health Champions
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Working Time & Remuneration

Hours of work: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.10pm, term time only (38 weeks per year).

Annual salary: as per Academy's Support Staff Pay Scale, up to £23,751 salary (Band 2 Point 11-14), actual salary offered £15,971 per annum, pro rata equivalent of point 11 including an allowance for holiday pay.

Qualifications

The successful applicant should have qualifications in Maths and English at minimum C grade [or grade 4] GCSE or equivalent Level 2 qualification. Desirable qualifications include TA qualification, qualification in childcare or A levels/Level 3 qualifications.

Attributes

Applicants should be hardworking, enthusiastic and have a high level of commitment and ability to focus on fostering the teaching and learning and personal development of Year 7 to 13 students.

School Overview

Currently the third largest secondary school in Essex as a single academy trust and growing, we are focused on enhancing our future structure and have roles where we are seeking people who can bring fresh perspectives and new variety for the benefits of our students. Plume Academy you will find the space to develop your talents, the freedom to contribute and the opportunity to grow as part of our welcoming and inclusive family. Employing over 250 staff, from teaching and learning to management and administration, you will find opportunities at every level, across both of our campuses.

Our people share a determination to push boundaries, think differently and achieve more. As an employee, you'll play a crucial part in assisting with our continual development. In return, we will support, nurture and reward you with benefits from training and development to responsibility recognition.

Accreditations and Safeguarding

Plume had a successful Ofsted inspection in November 2023 and was judged a 'good' Academy. Ofsted acknowledged the high quality of teaching and excellent relationships in the Academy.

Plume Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, demonstration of ability, together with the receipt of references. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Application Process

If you would like to telephone the HR Department prior to completing the application form, they would be pleased to discuss the role in further detail and arrange a visit to the academy. We look forward to hearing from you!