Learning Support Assistant (Level 3)
Learning Support Assistant (Level 3)
Employer: The Fernwood SchoolLocation: Wollaton NG8 2FT
Salary: £26,652 - £28,677 (F4-1 - F4-4) pro rata (Actual Salary £23,371 - £25,147)
Contract type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Contract term: Permanent
Closing date: 12 noon – Monday 24 March 2025
Job commences: As soon as possible
Interview date: Friday 28 March 2025
Our Learning Support Team requires a highly skilled Learning Support Assistant with strong communication and literacy skills, to support individual students and small groups within the classroom. This will include academic, sensory and physical support.The successful candidate will need to be able to work with students of all ages and be able to work within a range of lessons across the school.
Fernwood is an 11-16 School enjoying an excellent reputation for high standards of achievement and behaviour.
We offer a school with:
- An ethos of ‘High Achievement with Care and Discipline for All’
- A teaching profession that is dedicated, innovative and talented
- A teaching profession that is treated with respect and afforded autonomy in the classroom
- A wonderful group of students who behave well and have high aspirations
- A strong Progress 8 score
- Staff and Governors that are professional and enjoy working together for the benefit of the young people we serve
- An Ofsted outstanding judgement
- Leading Edge Status
The Governors and staff and committed to continuous improvement and welcome applications from candidates with drive and determination who are able to challenge and inspire students of all abilities and from all backgrounds.
Further details are available on our website www.fernwoodschool.org.uk.
Please complete the application form together with a letter of application (no more than two sides of A4, font size 11) outlining what your skills and experience will bring to Fernwood, and how you will be able to fulfil the job description.Please address the letter to Mr C Gell (Headteacher).
Please return your completed application form and supporting letter to Mrs H Wallis (HR Manager) by post or email to recruitment@fernwood.school.
The Fernwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring) Check along with other relevant employment checks.In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a Self-Disclosure is required for all applicants shortlisted for interview. Online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants as part of due diligence checks.