Learning Support Assistant

Lionheart Educational Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading educational institution as a Learning Support Assistant to help shape young lives. You will support students' academic and social development, working closely with a committed staff in a vibrant school environment. This role offers great career progression opportunities in education and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Benenden Health Care option

Salary sacrifice schemes

Paid time off for special occasions (Golden Time)

Free use of state-of-the-art fitness suite

Comprehensive CPD opportunities

Career development across the Trust

Staff discounts

Free parking

Qualifications

• Must possess GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at least grade C.
• Keen interest in pursuing a career in education.

Responsibilities

• Support students to thrive academically and socially.
• Engage in 30-hour weekly schedule during term time.
• Assist in classroom management and student guidance.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Job description

Based at the Beauchamp College, part of the Lionheart Educational Trust

Grade 5: Points 7-8, £24,033 to £24,795

Actual Salary: £16,282 to £16,799 (per annum)

Monday-Friday: 8.20am-2.50pm

30 hours weekly, term time only (which equates to 38 weeks per year)

At Beauchamp College we believe that education has the power to create new and exciting life chances for young people and we are passionate about seeing them being able to thrive academically, socially and emotionally regardless of their background. The College aims to play a part in preparing young people to be confident, resilient, mature, aspirational and active young people with a passion for learning.

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant who share our values. This is a 30-hour post and you must have GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) and at least grade C. If you are keen to pursue a career in education and progress as a Teaching Assistant then this role could be for you.

Within the Lionheart Educational Trust, we offer a range of career progression pathways from ELSA training to Higher Level Teaching Assistants through to subject mentors and the possibility of pursuing teacher training through Lionheart Teach depending on previous qualifications.

As an employee in the Lionheart Trust you can avail from a range of employee benefits including:

• The option to join Benenden Health Care
• Salary sacrifice schemes for the cycle to work scheme and electrical equipment purchases
• Golden Time - paid time off so you don’t have to miss out on special occasions
• Free use of Lionheart Fitness; a state-of-the-art fitness suite with Freemotion iFIT equipment
• Comprehensive CPD including external talks, part or fully-funded studies and access to the apprenticeship levy
• Opportunities for career development across the Trust
• Education and support staff discounts
• Free parking across most of our sites
  
  
  

Whatever your chosen career direction in education, this is a great opportunity to join a friendly, staff and pupil centred employer of choice and positively shape our young people’s futures. Don’t hesitate – apply today and join our brilliant and inspiring team.

Closing Date: Friday 13th June at 9am

Interview Date: Tuesday 17th June (11am onwards)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and online search.

Safeguarding Statement

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.

Beauchamp College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.