Learning Support Assistant - Lift Schools : Job Details

Salary: NJC 12-19 FTE £26,421- £29,771 (Actual Salary £19,566 - £22,047) + Lift Schools Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional Lift Schools BenefitsStart date: September/ October 2024Hours: Permanent, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per Year Unity City Academy is a successful and growing provider of 11 to 16 education in the east end of Middlesbrough. The Academy has recently achieved an Ofsted "Good" rating in all categories and has over 900 students on roll. Unity City Academy has an incredibly passionate staff body that strives to ensure that children do not just achieve academic excellence but that our students are worldwise, cultured and proud of their individuality. Due to growth in student numbers we are excited to be adding a number of positions to our learning support team.The role: As a Learning Support Assistant, you will support teaching staff in the development and education of pupils, specifically but not limited to 1:1 SEN support, including the provision of specialist skills as appropriate. Skills required:

• Experience of working with SEN children / young people
• Experience working within an educational environment
• Maths and English at GCSE C or Level 2 functional skills is essential
• A teaching assistant or SEN based qualification would be advantageous
• Patience, compassion and an ability to motivate and communicate effectively with pupils and staff is also required

Visits to the school are welcome after 9th September, please contact:

The role is due to commence: October 2024

Closing date: 13th October

Interviews are scheduled to take place as soon as possible after the closing date

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives - and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

Our mission:

We offer you:

Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.

Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.

Generous Benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.

Lifestyle Perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.