Learning Support Assistant L3 Head of Year Link / Literacy

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Beverley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Beverley Grammar School is hosting an external vacancy for a Learning Support Assistant L3 Head of Year Link / Literacy, funded by East Riding of Yorkshire Council. It is a term-time pro rata role at 32.5 hours/week, offering £19,721 per year. The post is part-time and runs Monday to Friday, with DBS clearance required.

The successful candidate will support literacy initiatives and work closely with students, parents, and staff while promoting inclusive education and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Secondary school experience is desirable.
• Good general education including Maths and English (Grade 4+).
• Ability to relate well to young people and use ICT packages.

Responsibilities

• Support literacy programmes including Read Write Inc Fresh Start.
• Assist with Head of Year linkage and pastoral work.
• Contribute to the learning and development of students in a 11–18 school.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

ICT skills

Teamwork

Education

Maths and English (Grade 4+)

Job description

Learning Support Assistant L3 Head of Year Link / Literacy

Summary

This is an external vacancy and is not employment with East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

£19,721 per year (term time pro rata)

Term Entry

Permanent

Type Hours

Part time (32.5 hours per week)

Days

Monday to Friday

Address

Job closes on 14 September

Interview date

Interviews are To be confirmed

Service area

Service area: Academy

Job reference

Job reference: ERYC009200

Description

The job itself

Beverley Grammar School is a vibrant, 11–18 boys' comprehensive school with a Joint Sixth form with the neighbouring girls' school. The school believes that education is a partnership involving all people concerned with a students development. We encourage the involvement of parents and other members of the community whenever possible. We promote inclusive education and celebrate equality and diversity.

We are a successful school which has the respect of the local community and in which all staff and students assist each other in achieving their full potential.

We are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant who is a committed team worker, able to establish positive working relationships with students and adults. The person appointed will be able to show sensitivity towards students' problems, liaise effectively with parent/carers and use initiative.

This is an exciting time to join our Learning Support team as we are growing and developing in response to the Government SEN white paper. This Level 3 LSA role will play a vital role in ensuring that 'every child achieves and thrives' with key responsibilities of Head of Year link, and driving the development, implementation and delivery of literacy programmes including Read Write Inc Fresh Start. If you are passionate about literacy and are looking for an exciting next step in supporting young people, this may be the opportunity for you.

You will have:

• A good standard of general education, to include Maths and English (Grade 4 or above/equivalent).
• The ability to relate well to young people and ability to use ICT packages effectively.
• A commitment to supporting the school policies and be prepared to take part in relevant training.

Experience within a secondary school is highly desirable.

Beverley Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check.

Learning Support Assistant L3 Head of Year Link / Literacy