Learning Support Assistant - Secondary

Bobby Moore Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Health and Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Bobby Moore Academy is seeking a dedicated SEND support assistant to work under the SENCo and teachers, aiding classroom activities and targeted support for scholars with SEND. You will help maintain an orderly environment and promote inclusion, ensuring every child has access to learning opportunities while safeguarding their welfare.

The role is permanent (39 weeks, 37 hours per week) and sits within a world-class education and enrichment context linked to the David Ross Education Trust in

Responsibilities

• To work under the supervision, instruction and guidance of the SENCo and subject teachers to support teaching and learning activities in the classroom.
• To provide targeted support for scholars with SEND, including those with EHCPs, both in and out of the classroom.
• To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment.
• To promote inclusion and ensure equal access to opportunities to learn and develop for all scholars.
• To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

Job description

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our scholars benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

• To work under the specific supervision, instruction and guidance of the SENCo and subject teachers to support the teaching and learning activities in the classroom.
• To provide targeted support both in and out of the classroom for scholars with SEND, including those whose needs are met through an EHCP.
• To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment.
• To promote the inclusion of all scholars, ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

This role is permanent (39 weeks, 37 hours per week)

About our Academy

Bobby Moore Academy is an all through school, providing a world-class education for the children of east London. A school characterised by ambition and drive it is transformational in its impact on their life chances and we all as a community stand firm in our belief.

We are situated across two iconic sites on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and our Secondary phase is now heavily oversubscribed. We are building partnerships with the new East Bank development, including the BBC, UCL, V&A East which is bringing incredible opportunities to the young people of East London.

Since the school was founded in 2017, we have set ambitious academic standards backed up by exciting enrichment opportunities, whilst nurturing and caring for the wellbeing of every child. At capacity, our two sites accommodate over 1500 scholars, including a Sixth Form.

Built on the legacy of the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games we enjoy world beating facilities including a competition standard 400m running track, full size football pitch and field events space, Astro-turf pitch, and state of the art classrooms and school buildings. Taking leadership inspiration from our namesake and the 1966 World Cup winning team we are inspired to generate transformational change for the young people in our care.

Salary & Benefits

NJC3 (Inner) £31,222 pro rata £27,424

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Benefits Platform

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.