Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 July 2025 |
| Location: | Bolton, BL2 3BP |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75707180 |
Summary
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT x 2
GRADE D SCP 6 11 (£25,183 - £27,269) PLUS, SEN ALLOWANCE £1,491 ACTUAL SALARY £17,483.26 - £18,931.46PLUS, SEN ALLOWANCE £1,035.1230.58 HOURS PER WEEK TERM TIME PLUS 1 DAY PERMANENT CONTRACTREQUIRED 1ST SEPTEMBER 2025We are a very popular and successful Church of England Academy of 1,760 students (335 in the Sixth Form). Our students progress onto world-class universities and institutions to further study or gain apprenticeships and employment. Our aim is to fulfil individual potential and prepare pupils for life in a rapidly changing world by providing an excellent education within a Christian environment.
Canon Slade School is a member of the Bishop Fraser Trust, a C of E multi academy trust established in 2017. This is an exciting time to join us as it provides a great opportunity to work closely with the other three High Schools in the MAT - St James’s C of E High School, Bolton St Catherine’s Academy and Bury C of E High School: sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress.
WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:- Is a team player with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to achieving high standards.
- Possesses relevant qualifications and have had experience in a similar environment.
- Manages student learning through effective delivery of provided lesson plans, ensuring continuity and progression.
- Facilitates and encourages a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
- Contributes to raising standards of student attainment throughout the Academy.
- Motivates students to work hard and try their best.
- Actively shares what works well and seeks to explore ways to improve their own and others’ practice.
- Works hard to ensure all students are engaged in their learning irrespective of their starting point and individual needs.
- Understands that behaviour management starts with the quality of teaching in the classroom.
- Demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
- Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager!
- Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
- Long weekend off in November for teachers and term time support staff!
- Automatic pay progression for teachers we don’t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews!
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years!
- A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
- 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
- Fantastic facilities.
- A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.
For more information visit our website www.canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 01204 333343 or by emailing HR@canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk
To apply please complete the application form via Face-Ed using the link
Vacancy Detail -SCH-TBFT-0115 - SAMpeople Recruit
Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.
We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.
The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.
CLOSING DATE: Monday 16th June 2025 @ 9.00amINTERVIEWS: w/c 16th June 2025Calculate your take home pay. Use this service to estimate how much Income Tax and National Insurance you should pay for the current tax year.
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