Learning Support Assistant - Level 2

Job Ref: G3/OL-92900

School Name: Roundthorn & Coppice Primary Academies, based at Roundthorn

Contract: Temporary for one year (based on SEND funding) 

Salary: £25,119 – £26,873 (full time full year equivalent)

Actual Salary: £19,242 per annum (Grade 3)

Work Pattern: Term time plus 5 days

Hours: 32.5 per week

Based: Roundthorn Primary Academy, Roundthorn Road, Oldham OL4 5LN

Closing Date: Friday 7th June at 12 noon.

Interviews: Wednesday 19th June 2024

Applications to be returned to: email to: ka.smith@focus-trust.co.uk or by post to Mrs K. Smith, Roundthorn Primary Academy, Roundthorn Road, Oldham OL4 5LN

Role Overview:

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to support children including those with SEND.

You will relish the chance to work in a friendly and well-respected one-form entry primary school for children in Nursery to Year 6. Our staff are dedicated to serving a diverse community who in return are very supportive of the school. We provide a broad based and innovative curriculum, blending the essential basic skills in literacy and numeracy with a wider curriculum based around Learning Enquiries.

Our motto is ‘A Community of Learners’ which reflects the importance we give to providing learning opportunities for staff as well as children.

Key Responsibilities:

The role will involve supporting classes or individual children on a 1:1 basis. These children may have EHC plans which reflect their needs, which may include social or communication needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning difficulties or physical disabilities. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with or caring for children between the ages of 3 and 11.
• Is interested in developing their skills in supporting children with different educational, physical and social needs.
• Is willing to support and implement the pupil's personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene and welfare matters.  The pupils may also need assistance to access different areas of the academy.
• Has a passion for working with children and is kind, caring and flexible.
• Is empathetic and can build trust and rapport with students, staff and parents
• Is an excellent role model
• Has experience of working in Early Years

In return we can offer:

• A supportive, caring, warm and friendly academy
• Happy, well-behaved children who have a love of learning
• Supportive and enthusiastic Governors, staff and parents
• A team approach with a focus on wellbeing for all
• A strong and supportive Senior Leadership Team with a desire to support and develop all staff
• Ongoing professional development through the school and Trust's Responsive Professional Learning offer.

About Us:

Roundthorn was inspected in December 2023. The school was graded 'good' for its overall effectiveness and 'outstanding' for personal development.

Roundthorn is part of Focus Academy Trust, and works closely with Coppice Primary Academy. Both Academies are led by the Executive Principal and benefit from the sharing of knowledge and expertise.

Visits to the school can be arranged by appointment. Please phone the school office on 0161 770 8600.

Roundthorn Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service

To find out more about more about us and why you should join us, please visit our website at http://roundthornprimaryacademy.co.uk

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