Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

SNT3776(e)

Part time - term time

Salary: £24,294.00 - £25,119.00, Pro Rata £18,887- £19,528

This school has Academy status and is part of the PROSPER Multi Academy Trust; the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust.

Harry Watts Academy

Prosper Learning Trust

Linhope Road

West Denton

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE5 2LW

33.5 hrs per week, term time plus 5 training days, to be class based as directed by the Head Teacher. Pro-rata salary £18,887- £19,528 (£12.59 to 13.02 per hour)

Harry Watts Academy is a specialist free school in Sunderland opened in September 2020 for autistic pupils aged between five and sixteen years. We pride ourselves on having a shared belief that all children have a right to the best education that can be provided and a learning and working environment where all are respected, valued and achievements celebrated.

Harry Watts Academy is a split site school, with locations in both Sunderland (Redhouse) and Washington (Harraton). Currently, our Engage and Explore pathways are based at Redhouse and our Discover pathway is based at Harraton. You will therefore be willing to support the teaching and learning of pupils on any of our three pathways on either of our sites.

We are looking to appoint Learning Support Assistants with experience and/or interest in supporting the teaching and learning of our pupils. All pupils have an Autism diagnosis and associated difficulties. We value high standards of achievement for all of our pupils and we are looking to appoint excellent Learning Support Assistants to join the team, who will make a positive contribution to the education of our fantastic pupils at Harry Watts Academy.

Prosper Learning Trust was established in January 2018 with Newcastle Bridges School and Mary Astell Academy. Thomas Bewick School joined in 2019, and Harry Watts opened in September 2020 and Gilbert Ward Academy opened in September 2023. We are striving to further build collaboration across the schools and grow as a Multi Academy Trust, whilst continuing to strengthen our relationships with schools outside the MAT for the benefit of our pupils.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Louise Hindmarch, Headteacher on 0191 5623003

The post is suitable for experienced Special Needs Assistants.

To learn more about Harry Watts Academy and Prosper Learning Trust, please visit www.prosperlearningtrust.co.uk

The successful candidate will be deployed initially at Harry Watts Academy but will be expected to work at any Prosper Learning Trust site should the need arise.

The Trust is proud to say that we match the Real Living Wage and we also offer successful candidates:

· A friendly and supportive team of staff who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another

· Opportunities for career development and support with development through Trust wide CPD programmes

· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support from the Trust's Wellbeing Network Group

· Access to either Teacher's Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme

Full details can be found on https://www.prosperlearningtrust.co.uk/121/why-work-for-us

Please note that all successful candidates will be required to complete an online pre-employment medical questionnaire.

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Fixed Term

Closing date:

8 December 2024