Learning Support Assistant – Maternity Temp

Ark Barnet, England Posted Mar 4, 2024

Temporary
GBP 24,426
Onsite
Junior

Job description

Location Ark Academy Role Type Teaching Assistant
Vacancy Description Are you looking to make a difference? Ark Academy is an Outstanding thriving school looking to appoint a suitably experienced and reliable LSA to join our friendly, committed and successful classroom support team. Salary From £24,426 actual salary

Salary: £27,687 Sc5 pt5 (actual salary £24,426 based on 36hrs per week 40 weeks per year)

Location: Wembley, London

Nearest Tube station: Wembley Park (Jubilee/Metropolitan)

Start date: ASAP

Deadline: 8:00am Monday 18 March 2024

Interviews:will be arranged on an ongoing basis. The school reserves the right to close this advert early and interviews may take place before the advertised closing date. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early for this role to avoid disappointment.

Ofsted:Outstanding (2022) 

Opportunity to join an ‘Outstanding’ all-through academy specialising in mathematics and citizenship.

Ark Academy is an all-through school in Wembley Park, set against the backdrop of the iconic Wembley Stadium, with excellent transport links

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA), who will provide specific and direct support to children with Special Educational needs or a Disability (SEND), ensuring that these children make good progress in the mainstream curriculum. You will work alongside the SENCo and class teachers to provide in-class support and small-group teaching in Key Stage 3-4.

A calm and patient manner are essential, as is a nurturing approach. A good understanding of the academy’s teaching and learning and behaviour policies are desirable, and specific training will be provided to support you in the role. Liaising with the SENCo, class teachers and the parents of the children will all form part of your role.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have the Right to work in the UK
  • Hold GCSE English & Maths grade C and above, or equivalent
  • The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

  • become part of a team of an ‘Outstanding’ all-through academy
  • join the Ark network and have access to a range of benefits including professional development opportunities, reduced gym membership and large retail discounts
  • As a member of Ark Academy, you will receive extensive professional development geared towards excellence. 
  • Our successful behaviour policies treat student behaviour not as the responsibility of individual teachers, but of the entire school. This ensures as a teacher at Ark Academy, your time is never wasted dealing with discipline. Our students know what is expected of them, allowing both students and teachers to focus on learning.
  • View the candidate information pack here.

    Click here to find out more about the benefits of work for Ark Academy.

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