Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant Location: Esteem South Academy Grade/Scale: Support Pay Scale - Grade 8 (Points 12 - 15), Actual Salary £26,400 - £28,152 per annum Contract: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year Esteem South Academy is seeking a flexible, committed, enthusiastic and highly skilled STLA to assist permanently excluded, or at risk, pupils with learning and engagement. Pupils who attend the academy have challenging and often complex needs, and exhibit behaviours that prevent them from attending a mainstream school. You will be allocated to a tutor group. The role will involve supporting pupils in class to engage in their learning, and supporting pupils at break and lunch times. This role will involve working with small groups, or with pupils on a one to one basis to meet their needs as directed by the class teacher or Head of School. Classes are small with approximately 10 pupils in the secondary age classes and approximately 5 pupils in primary. This vacancy is available due to academy expansion. It is likely to support the primary team and primary experience would be an advantage. Our STLA's can work over all age ranges. Applicants should have good knowledge and experience of working with disaffected pupils in a school or other alternative setting. An affinity for pupils with behaviour, emotional and social difficulties is an essential quality for this challenging but rewarding opportunity. Applicants should be resilient, have high expectations, and a sense of humour. You must be able to build positive relationships with our pupils and think outside of the box. You will be responsible for contributing to a small staffing team to ensure that the site runs smoothly, and this may involve stepping up to deliver lessons in staff absence. A growth mindset and positive ethos are essential characteristics that we are looking for. You are required to have daily access to a car with business use included on your car insurance before you begin the role. For example you may be required to transport pupils in your own car, carry out home learning, support with safe and well visits for non- attenders or with transition visits. Potential candidates are strongly advised to directly contact the Headteacher or Head of School to discuss the academy and relevant experience prior to making an application. Suitable candidates will be invited to an informal meeting on site to further explore the role. Individual's must be willing to contribute fully to the life of the academy and be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Please see the attached Application pack including a Welcome from The Head Teacher and more information about Esteem South Academy and Esteem MAT. Please review the attached Job Description to learn more about the role and what we are looking for in the successful candidate.

Benefits Include:

• Teacher's Pension Scheme / LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.
• Access to National College CPD platform.

For further information, please contact Janine Dix (Headteacher) on janine.dix@esteemnorthacademy.co.uk or Sally Petcher the Head of School on spetcher@esteemsouthacademy.co.uk. Janine can be contacted on 07548 837342. Evenings and weekend calls are accepted. We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status. Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!