Learning Support Assistant (Reading Intervention)
| Posting date: | 24 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,893 to £23,893 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 October 2024 |
| Location: | St. Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Brighton Academies Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3471 |
Summary
Working Pattern: Term time only (39 weeks), 32 hours per week
Actual starting salary (calculated pro rata): £18,279 per annum
Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Are you committed to the development and achievement of pupils? Do you take a creative approach when interacting with children?
We are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant (Reading Intervention) to provide reading intervention for students who require it at The St Leonards Academy. You will be based in our recently refurbished library space and work with targeted students delivering our programmes.
We can offer a supportive team and the opportunity to make a real difference to the outcomes of students you work with. The role works across teams and so strong communication skills are key as well as a strong sense of creativity and empathy.
The successful candidate will be someone who:
Is patient, calm and relaxed with an enthusiastic approach to learning
Is confident in running stimulating, fun and educational activities with children
Can build and encourage confidence in children, allowing them to lead their own learning when appropriate
Please download the attached job description for full details of this rewarding opportunity.
The St Leonards Academy
At The St Leonards Academy, we believe in the power of knowledge to enrich lives and shape educated citizens. We are committed to a broad and balanced curriculum ensuring every student, regardless of background, encounters the best of human thought and achievement.
The academy takes pride in its meticulously planned curriculum, dedication to excellence, and robust pastoral support system. We prioritise reading and offer comprehensive mental health support. Exceptional assistance is provided for students with additional needs, alongside a wide array of enriching extracurricular activities.
With rigorous safeguarding measures and opportunities for student leadership, The St Leonards Academy creates a safe, supportive environment where all 1400 students can thrive.
We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:
Automatic annual pay increments
High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme
Generous public sector pension scheme
Discounts on retail & travel
Cycle 2 Work scheme
Charity giving
As the largest Multi-Academies Trust in Sussex, we are a close-knit family of schools committed to achieving ambitions, delivering excellence, and nurturing potential. Sponsored by the esteemed University of Brighton, we provide high-quality learning experiences for our pupils.
Our success is a result of the dedication and expertise of our staff and central teams, creating vibrant places of learning that ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of education. Together, we aim to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best.
At the heart of everything we do are our pupils. We believe that learning should be exciting, engaging, and fun – an adventure where curiosity is celebrated, and creativity is encouraged. We strive to create an environment where each child feels inspired and supported, enabling them to discover their unique talents and interests.
Our commitment
The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
We welcome applications from all members of the community.
The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us by email to recruitment@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306.
To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Clare Howard Le-Vierge, Assistant Principal/SENCO on c.howardlevierge@thestleonardsacademy.org.uk
Key dates
Closing date: 6 October 2024
Interview date: W/C 7 October 2024
Proposed start date: ASAP
Actual starting salary (calculated pro rata): £18,279 per annum
Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Are you committed to the development and achievement of pupils? Do you take a creative approach when interacting with children?
We are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant (Reading Intervention) to provide reading intervention for students who require it at The St Leonards Academy. You will be based in our recently refurbished library space and work with targeted students delivering our programmes.
We can offer a supportive team and the opportunity to make a real difference to the outcomes of students you work with. The role works across teams and so strong communication skills are key as well as a strong sense of creativity and empathy.
The successful candidate will be someone who:
Is patient, calm and relaxed with an enthusiastic approach to learning
Is confident in running stimulating, fun and educational activities with children
Can build and encourage confidence in children, allowing them to lead their own learning when appropriate
Please download the attached job description for full details of this rewarding opportunity.
The St Leonards Academy
At The St Leonards Academy, we believe in the power of knowledge to enrich lives and shape educated citizens. We are committed to a broad and balanced curriculum ensuring every student, regardless of background, encounters the best of human thought and achievement.
The academy takes pride in its meticulously planned curriculum, dedication to excellence, and robust pastoral support system. We prioritise reading and offer comprehensive mental health support. Exceptional assistance is provided for students with additional needs, alongside a wide array of enriching extracurricular activities.
With rigorous safeguarding measures and opportunities for student leadership, The St Leonards Academy creates a safe, supportive environment where all 1400 students can thrive.
We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:
Automatic annual pay increments
High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme
Generous public sector pension scheme
Discounts on retail & travel
Cycle 2 Work scheme
Charity giving
As the largest Multi-Academies Trust in Sussex, we are a close-knit family of schools committed to achieving ambitions, delivering excellence, and nurturing potential. Sponsored by the esteemed University of Brighton, we provide high-quality learning experiences for our pupils.
Our success is a result of the dedication and expertise of our staff and central teams, creating vibrant places of learning that ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of education. Together, we aim to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best.
At the heart of everything we do are our pupils. We believe that learning should be exciting, engaging, and fun – an adventure where curiosity is celebrated, and creativity is encouraged. We strive to create an environment where each child feels inspired and supported, enabling them to discover their unique talents and interests.
Our commitment
The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
We welcome applications from all members of the community.
The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us by email to recruitment@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306.
To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Clare Howard Le-Vierge, Assistant Principal/SENCO on c.howardlevierge@thestleonardsacademy.org.uk
Key dates
Closing date: 6 October 2024
Interview date: W/C 7 October 2024
Proposed start date: ASAP
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.