Learning Support Assistant

We know just how important it is to think big and to help break those glass ceilings faced by young people today. Together we can encourage our pupils to step out from their comfort zones, build self-esteem and broaden their horizons.

West Walsall E-ACT Academy is looking to secure Learning support Assistant - to start as soon as possible. The purpose of this role is to work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing specialist support to the teacher in an aspect of the curriculum, age range or additional needs. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

·       Select appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit the needs of allocated pupils

·       Assist with the implementation of individual Education/Behaviour plans and Personal Care programs as agreed with the teacher.

·       Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.

·       Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.

·       Understand and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils as required.

For a full description of the role, see the job description and job specification. We encourage you to get in touch with any questions.

Salary for this position is £18,304.11 - £21,446.01 - SCP9-17 FTE - £20,903 - £24,491

Working 37 hours per week for 39 weeks per year

To apply: https://eact.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-E-A-0271

Our Academy

West Walsall E-ACT Academy

An 11-18 academy in Walsall resolutely focused on improving the life chances of all our students and inspiring them to reach their full potential.

Come join our team

Quite aside from the opportunity to work with pupils whose energy, creativity and enthusiasm never fail to inspire, our academy is:

·        Ofsted good/outstanding rated, recognised for helping pupils to progress from often low starting points.

·        Committed to teacher development through E-ACT’s professional learning program in partnership with leading training providers such as Ambition School Leadership.

·        Leading the way in youth mental health through our very own Mental Health First Aid programme - we aim to train every teacher as a mental health first aider.

·        A leader in the education sector for outstanding employee bene fits including a generous maternity policy and opportunities for flexible working.

A great place to live and work

Located just eight miles from Birmingham and six miles from Wolverhampton, Walsall is home to two E-ACT academies in Reedswood E-ACT Academy and West Walsall E-ACT Academy.

Part of the E-ACT family

We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 15,400 pupils and 2,300 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country.

E-ACT multi-academy trust is responsible for 25 academies across the length and breadth of England.

Our academies can collaborate and share ideas with one another in ways that schools may not be able to. Most importantly, we all feel part of something much bigger as our responsibilities go far beyond the four walls of a single academy, and extend to people and their communities across the country.

We are always on the lookout for dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic people so we can continue to give every one of our pupils the opportunity to explore, solve, create and achieve.

In return we offer the chance to work with amazing people and inspirational pupils, as well as a great salary and sector -leading work -life balance arrangements.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and Satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.