Learning Support Assistant – Level 2 SEN and Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Level 2 SEN and Lunchtime Supervisory 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:

SNT3877(e)

Full time - term time plus specified days

£23,114 - £23,500 pa with living wage increase Actual salary £13,226 - £13,446 pa / £22,737 with living wage increase

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

SMART Multi Academy Trust

Wyndham Primary School

Montagu Avenue

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 4SB

At Smart Multi Academy Trust we provide a high quality, bespoke education full of the best opportunities and experiences to help every child learn, be happy and ultimately successful in life.

We are a family of 8 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne who have formed a Multi Academy Trust because we share a collective vision for excellence in education. We believe passionately that the children within our communities deserve nothing less than the very best of opportunities and experiences to become successful citizens and lifelong learners able to lead happy, fulfilling and healthy lives. We live by our vision and values every day in all aspects of what we do and its important anyone joining the Trust does as well.

Wyndham Primary School is a vibrant, warm and welcoming place. The successful candidate will join a dedicated, hardworking team who are committed to supporting all aspects of impactful education whilst maintaining an organised, decisive, and caring approach to a busy classroom. We are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking and dedicated Support Assistant to join our exceptional school support team. This is a highly valued and dynamic position so it is essential that the successful candidate can demonstrate or evidence the key skills outlined in the person specification.

This Learning Support post also includes 1 additional role to support the school’s indoor/outdoor lunchtime supervision. The working pattern for this combined post is Mon-Fri 8:45am - 3:30pm (early finish at 2:30pm Fridays). Additional hours may sometimes be offered to cover for training or sickness absences.

What we can offer you:

<ul>

<li>Enthusiastic children who are curious, independent learners</li>

<li>Excellent personal and professional development opportunities</li>

<li>An experienced and talented team of staff with a supportive Trustees and wider School / community</li>

<li>The opportunity to be involved in the wider life of our Trust</li>

<li>Attractive salaries</li>

<li>Access to the membership of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and other attractive benefits</li>

<li>Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers a range of services such as Counselling and Physiotherapy.</li>

<li>Attractive annual leave allowance including the potential to work term time only</li>

<li>Opportunity for flexible working, where appropriate.</li>

<li>Salary sacrifice schemes including childcare vouchers, cycle to work and car leasing</li>

<li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li>

</ul>

The ideal candidate would have:

<ul>

<li>Commitment to the ethos of the school</li>

<li>The ability to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning</li>

<li>The ability to work as part of a team effectively</li>

<li>The ability to establish excellent relationships with children and parents, promoting aspirational achievement and progress for all groups of pupils including children with Special Educational Needs</li>

</ul>

The successful candidate will be subject to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023) legislation.

Your principal place of work will be Wyndham Primary School, Montagu Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4QP, but you may be required to work at other Trust sites within Smart Multi Academy Trust within reason.

Please apply by completing the support staff application form and returning it to EPM, at north.recruitment@EPM.co.uk

Closing date: Monday 4th March 2024

Interview date is likely to be: Thursday 14th March 2024

Applications should be returned to: EPM at northrecruitment@EPM.co.uk

Please note EPM ltd are managing the vacancy on behalf of Smart Multi Academy Trust.

Permanent

Closing date:

4 March 2024