Learning Support Assistant - Q3 Academy Langley

Q3 Academy Langley opened its doors in September 2016, becoming the first brand new secondary education provider in Sandwell in a decade. We are looking to add to our fantastic team of dedicated, hard-working colleagues, who contribute to a wonderful culture of work

Due to the expansion of our current site and increase in our Year 7 cohort intake we are looking for multiple people who are dedicated, hard-working and will add value to our already exceptional team.

You will be expected to provide one to one support to students and work both in class and in small groups with students who have Education, Health and Care Plans and varying special needs.

At Q3 Academy Langley, we have the absolute highest expectations of behaviour and politeness from our students, and have several procedures that support and reinforce these ideals.

We are looking for someone who enjoys supporting the pastoral and academic development of students in a variety of teaching and learning situations.

We seek applications from candidates who are:      
•    able to creatively develop flexible and innovative ways of providing support to ensure effective provision of SEN;      
•    confident about working with groups of students and providing a disciplined work environment;      
•    committed to making a difference to the lives of our young people, to raising standards, expectations and achievement;      
•    a successful team player able to motivate and communicate;      
•    looking for a post offering variety, challenge and excellent opportunities for professional development.

Academy ethos

Our Academy ethos stems from the Latin ‘Quarere’, meaning ‘to seek’. We stand for three high ideals – to seek that which is good, that which is right, and that which is true. If you share our belief that these ideals are a tremendous foundation on which to build young people’s educational experience, with the hope that our students will feel delighted coming to the Academy, then you share our vision.

Q3 Academy Langley is part of the Mercian Academy Trust, one of nine schools across Sandwell and Walsall, which is committed to staff development opportunities and ongoing training.

Application process

Please click 'Apply Now' and once fully completed, submit your application. CVs alone are not accepted unless you have a disability that makes it difficult to complete an application form.

Closing date for applications: Friday 26 August 2022, 12noon 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement of this role.

Please note that you may be contacted via e-mail throughout the recruitment process, so please check your e-mails regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 28 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

Hours: 

37 Hours per week

Salary:

Grade 2 (fixed SCP 3) Actual salary £16,174 plus SEN allowance (£2,270), Full time, Term time only, permanent

Address:

Q3 Academy Langley, Moat Road, Oldbury, B68 8ED

Closing Date:

Friday 26 August 2022, 12 noon 

Supporting documents
Job Description and Person Specification