Learning Support Assistant

Type of vacancy Permanent Work pattern Full Time - Term Time Only Location including post code Arnold Hill Academy, Gedling Road, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6NZ Salary or Hourly Rate Point 15-22 (19,289-22,167) Advert text Arnold Hill Academy are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant who will be part of a strong and experienced LS team. The Learning Support Assistant (alternative provision) fulfils an important role in ensuring continuity of education for children struggling to access their mainstream education available on the Academy site. During the secondary phase of education, a small number may experience circumstances that create problems with attendance and engagement in the mainstream setting. For many this will be a short-term situation, but for some who, for example, are facing illness, this could be long term. The role of this learning support assistant will provide an appropriate method of accessing formal education and allow students the chance to make progress in academic and other studies in support of their personal and social development and achieve qualifications which will create opportunities for the future. The role will involve providing tutoring for vulnerable students based in Ramsey House, the internal alternative provision facility, daily. At times, students may require tuition outside the Academy site, whether it is at the child's home or an alternative location. The learning support assistant will provide specialist, high quality tuition and will serve as the essential link between the child, parent and Academy to enable learning, progress and hopefully achieve a full-time return to mainstream education and/or set up appropriate further education, training and employment opportunities beyond Arnold Hill Academy. Vision: Spencer Academies Trust is an exceptional Trust, which provides an outstanding education for local children. Our Trust is a model of national excellence. We work collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcomes for all young people, in an environment where partnership is valued and success is celebrated. Our education delivers real life experiences for students, promotes independent enquiry and stimulates intellectual curiosity; whilst developing a strong sense of individual responsibility and a personal belief and confidence. All of our students fulfil their potential and make unparalleled progress. They are fully prepared for the next phase of their education and have unrivalled opportunities to become future leaders. We Believe: * All children have a right to a quality education regardless of background or ability, and have an entitlement to the opportunity of a secure progression route in their learning and development. * Schools are stronger when they work in collaboration with each other, operate within a 'family' and are open to a true sense of partnership. * We grow the effectiveness and sustainability of our schools by developing the people within them, and that through shared and equitable responsibility for quality and outcomes; we achieve more. If you would like to discuss the role, or have any queries, please contact Julie Fox, HR Assistant in the first instance on 0115 9554804. Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and all posts are subject to enhanced DBS with children's barred list checks and completion of Level 2 safeguarding training. Applications for this post must be submitted on our online application form, which can be found at: Closing Date: 17th June 2020 at noon Interview Date: Friday 26th June Additional Documentation 05.06 Arnold Hill - Learning Support Assistant - JS & PS.docx - 524KB Converted File 05.06 Arnold Hill - Learning Support Assistant - JS & PS.docx.pdf - 83KB If you have previously started an application form for this vacancy, please login and select "Your applications" by clicking on the dropdown at the side of your username, then select the relevant vacancy to continue with your application.