Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Wixams Academy is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join the Student Support Team to help include students with learning difficulties and disabilities into mainstream lessons, ensuring access to learning and helping them reach their potential.

You will work in line with school policies to provide effective support and promote an inclusive learning environment for all students. Safeguarding checks apply.

Responsibilities

• You will help support and include students with learning difficulties and disabilities into mainstream classroom settings.
• You will ensure students can access learning opportunities and achieve their full potential.
• You will work in accordance with the Academy's policies to provide effective support and promote an inclusive learning environment.

Job description

About Wixams Academy

Wixams Academy is a thriving, comprehensive Academy serving approximately 950 pupils (as of September 2023), including 120 Sixth Form students.

Since opening its doors in 2017 with just 80 students, the Academy has experienced remarkable growth and continues to expand each year. Our vision is to grow to 1,750 students and 200 staff members by 2030. To support this exciting development, we are working closely with Bedford Borough Council and the Department for Education to increase the school's capacity.

The Academy has been popular and oversubscribed since opening, reflecting the high regard in which it is held by students, families, and the wider community. We are also proud to have low staff turnover, creating a stable and supportive environment for both staff and students.

Located just one mile south of Bedford town centre, Wixams Academy serves a diverse and welcoming community with a broadly national demographic mix. We have recently joined forces with Knowledge Schools Trust (KST) through a merger designed to create a strong local hub and drive further educational growth across the region.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant (LSA), you will play an important role within our Student Support Team. You will help support and include students with learning difficulties and disabilities into mainstream classroom settings, ensuring they can access learning opportunities and achieve their full potential.

You will work in accordance with the Academy's policies and procedures to provide effective support and promote an inclusive learning environment for all. For full details, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

All appointments are subject to robust safer recruitment and safeguarding checks, including:

• Enhanced DBS Clearance Check
• Prohibition from Teaching Check
• Section 128 Direction Check (where applicable)

At Knowledge Schools Trust (KST), safeguarding children and young people is our highest priority. We actively promote their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

KST is an Equal Opportunities Employer and warmly welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented and minority groups. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive.