Learning Support Assistant - Elm Tree Primary Academy

Start date: As soon as possible

Elm Tree Primary Academy is a new special school in Sandwell for autistic pupils from Reception to Year 6 who have additional learning needs.
Phase 1 opened in September 2022 with a Reception class and Y1 class and Phase 2 has just opened as a brand new build in September 2023 in Friar Park Road Wednesbury.
This is a very exciting opportunity for Victoria Academies Trust who are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Learning Support Assistant. The position will allow the successful candidate to be part of a small team and grow with the school as it reaches its full capacity by September 2025

We are looking for candidates who 

•    Are creative thinkers, passionate, committed and have the determination to secure the best             possible outcomes for every child 
•    Have experience of working with autistic pupils 
•    Are energetic, positive and have the ability to work effectively as part of our team 
•    Are willing to go the extra mile to make great things happen for our children 
 
We can offer the successful candidates: 
•    A commitment to continuing professional development 
•    A supportive and hardworking staff team  
 
If you would like more information and would like to apply, please follow this link: 
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149156/EDV-2024-ETPA-64961 

Elm Tree Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our recruitment process.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which confirms the appointee is not on the Children’s Barred list being obtained. If you are shortlisted you will be asked to disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013) 

Hours  

31 hours
             
Grade

Band B SCP 3-4 £22,737 - £23,114 FTE (Actual Salary £16,998 - £17,280) + SEN Allowance £1455 per annum. 
                 
Location

Elm Tree Primary, Friar Park Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0TB
            
Contract Type  

Permanent - Term time only + 5 days
        
Closing Date

11th October 2024 at 9am