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Learning Support Assistant (with an EAL focus)

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The David Ross Education Trust is now recruiting for the role of Learning Support Assistant with an EAL focus (LSA). This role will be based at Lodge Park Academy in Corby.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on students' lives and helping them achieve their full potential? Are you experienced in providing support for students with English as an Additional Language (EAL), running interventions, and working one-on-one with individuals to enhance their learning experience?
Do you want to work at a school that has ‘high expectations of what pupils can achieve’ and school where pupils are, ‘polite and respectful and try hard in lessons.’
Ofsted November 2023

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Learning Support Assistant with a background in EAL support.

About us

At Lodge Park Academy we believe in choice not chance. Through a high-quality education we work to secure the best life opportunities for our students. We want them to be self-confident, respectful and resilient young people who can engage creatively with the world.
By developing their academic knowledge and their problem-solving skills, they are enabled to progress to the next phase of education or into the world of work and training, empowering them to take their place in society.

Providing our young people access to quality education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential.

About the role
The Learning Support Assistant (LSA) will work under the leadership of the Operational SENCo.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Learning Support Assistant in our school, you will play a vital role in providing tailored support to students with diverse educational needs. Your key responsibilities will include:

Working one-on-one with students to provide individualised support, address their unique learning needs, and help them make progress towards their educational goals
Providing specialised support to students with EAL to help them develop their English language skills and integrate successfully into the classroom environment
Running targeted interventions and group sessions to support students who require additional academic assistance or have specific learning challenges
Planning, preparing and delivering specified learning activities to individuals, small groups and/or classes modifying and adapting activities as necessary under the direction and supervision of a teacher
Assessing, recording and reporting on development, progress and attainment of SEN students
Liaising with staff and other relevant professionals and providing information about pupils as appropriate
Engaging with parents as appropriate
Use teaching and learning objectives to plan, evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate within agreed systems of supervision when delivering intervention
Assessing the needs of pupils and using knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning
Developing independence in our SEN students using metacognitive strategies to help them become self-regulated learners
Taking a Tutor group where required

Providing pastoral care to pupils, supporting pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate
Participating in team meetings, staff development activities and the wider school community to support the achievement of individual children.
Providing assistance to the SENCO in relation to access arrangements for SEND students in exams
Provide cover where appropriate

Why Join Us:
By becoming a Learning Support Assistant with us, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students who require additional support to achieve academic success. You will work in a supportive and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued and your professional development is encouraged.

Join us in providing high-quality educational support to students and help them reach their full potential. Together, we can make a difference in shaping the future of our young learners. Apply now and be a part of our dedicated team!
We value our staff highly, and take work/life balance seriously; we realise a happy staff is an effective staff.
We believe that to learn and achieve, our students must feel safe and happy. For this reason, we invest heavily in our pastoral and welfare teams. We know that with the right approach, the adults in our school can make a massive difference to our young people.
We want each of our students to be known personally, valued as individuals, and given the support they need to flourish.

The Learning Support Assistant (LSA) will be joining a team of adults who have students’ happiness and success at the heart of all they do.
Salary &
Scale NJC 04 £18931.03 actual salary

39 weeks, 34.5 hours a week Monday to Friday
Benefits

31 days annual leave plus statutory holidays ([NB this is for 52 week contracts only]
Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Awards and Recognition Scheme
Flexible working patterns
Benefits Platform

discounts on car leasing
holiday discounts
cinema tickets
restaurant booking discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas.
We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now
To complete our on-line application form, please click on ‘apply now’.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates’ details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.