Principal: Ms J Schofield | Required: As Soon As Possible | Learning Support Assistant | Fixed Term until December 2027 | Term Time | 32.5 hours per week | Level 5, Actual Salary £20,955 to £22,697
The Discovery Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant, to join our strong team of highly motivated professionals who work collaboratively to raise standards and expectations at all levels throughout Key Stages 3 and 4. The successful candidate will support pupils through SEND provision, targeted interventions and nurture programmes that enable pupils to access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.
At the heart of everything we do is an unremitting desire for our students to become successful and responsible young people who make a positive contribution to our academy and the wider community. To do this, we need the very best people, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to be a part of this success?
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate spoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.
At the Discovery Academy our purpose is that we are committed to 'delivering ambitious, high-quality teaching and learning every lesson, every day that allows every student to achieve success'. As an Academy we have created a culture around our core values of Pride, Respect and Commitment to ensure high expectations, positive relationships, and support for all students. We believe having high expectations of behaviour and attitudes enables teachers to teach and students to develop in a caring, supportive environment.
Why Discovery?
The Discovery Academy is one of the largest Academies in Stoke-on-Trent. It boasts a £21 million building with world class facilities, including extensive sport and recreation areas. The building design has a faculty-based organisation in which subject areas are co-located to foster collaboration and project-based learning opportunities. There are an extensive range of vocational and academic facilities across the Academy.
The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Academies, four Primary Academies and a Central Team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of Primary and Secondary Academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child that overcomes inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.
What the school offers its staff
The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a local government pension scheme, Staffordshire Pension Fund, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals for duty staff, and a Cyclescheme. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Life and Progress including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.
Alpha Academies Trust are committed to staff development, and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.
For all successful applicants the Alpha Academies Trust will support with the option to further your career by progressing or swapping to become an associate teacher on the appropriate pathway to teaching. This can be discussed at interview or at any time during your employment with Alpha.
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Learning Support Assistant in Longton employer: The Alpha Academies Trust
Teaching Vacancies is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both staff and students. With a strong benefits package and a commitment to safeguarding, employees can expect meaningful growth opportunities in a nurturing environment, making it an ideal place for those passionate about education and child care in Stoke-on-Trent.
