Learning Support Assistant

Full Time (37 hours a week), Term Time only, Temporary (up to 1 year potentially) We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant who will be a member of our Learning Support team, under the leadership and supervision of the SENCO and Deputy SENCO. The role involves providing in-class support and small group interventions for young people, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment to allow students to grow academically, socially and emotionally. Strong communication and professional relationships are essential with students, staff and families, as well as external agencies. We are looking for someone with high expectations for all students, in line with the school ethos of allowing all students to shine brightly. The successful candidate will form an integral part of the reviewing student progress and setting targets to support development of young people. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to lives of children, particularly those with additional needs. For more information regarding the role please review the attached job description. For further queries or to arrange a visit to the Academy, please contact Laura Vials, SENDCo at LVials@rushcliffespencer.org.uk Alternatively, please contact the HR team for any general queries on HR@rushcliffespencer.org.uk Rushcliffe Spencer Academy is a highly successful 11-18 comprehensive school located in West Bridgford, Nottingham. Rushcliffe has been judged outstanding in all areas by Ofsted and, in 2021, was reaccredited as a World Class School for the second time. We offer a range of comprehensive benefits such as Health Assured, Cycle Scheme, Eye Tests for DSE users, Employee Assistance Programmes, Wellbeing support, Childcare vouchers, and Tech Scheme. We support each other to shine brightly. Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date. The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics. Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer