Learning Support Assistant at Saint Benedict, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

About this Role

Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy, part of the StRalph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust, are looking for an enthusiastic andcommitted Learning Support Assistant to join our successful and professionalteam. You will have a talent for engaging students and will be required to workflexibly across all age groups and abilities.

In this permanent position you will work 37 hours per week,term time only, and provide support to the Headteacher, SENCO, Directors ofLearning and teachers across a range of student-centred activities whichpromote learning and inclusion.

Work with individual students as directed by the Headteacher, SENCO/Director of Learning You must be willing to undertake training in manual handling and personal care.

About us

Situated in the beautiful Darley Abbey area on the outskirtsof Derby, Saint Benedict is the city's only Catholic Secondary school. We servea wonderfully diverse community of students who come from over forty countriesaround the world and who come from all parts of Derby and beyond.

We are most proud of the fact that our rapid improvement inoutcomes has been in an inclusive and supportive environment, as Ofsteddescribed 'a distinctive feature of pupils' behaviour in this school is theirsense of a community and the care that they extend towards one another'. Inaddition to setting out a clear vision for school improvement we work hard toensure that every child has their needs fully met by our outstanding SENCO andour Inclusion Team. As a community of professionals we are also highlysupportive of one another.

Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?

On 1st September 2018, the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic MultiAcademy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brought together 25 Catholicschools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire andStockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, socialand academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools.

Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providingaccess to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we areunited by our collective vision to excel.

We offer

• A salary of £21,386 - £22,065 per annum, Band 2, Scale points 3 - 5 (pay award pending)
• Access to first class CPD opportunities.
• We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD.
• Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7.
• If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff

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The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This postis subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior tointerview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medicalcheck, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in theUK.

Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest.