Learning Support Assistant Level 2

Lunesdale Learning Trust are seeking a Learning Support Assistant - Level 2 and would welcome applications from those who are looking for a career to work with individual students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to help work towards outcomes on their Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and Student Support Plan (SSP). This may include supporting children with a variety of needs including social, emotional or mental health; physical or sensory; learning and cognition or language and communication difficulties. Applications are welcomed on a full or part-time basis.

Working with class teachers, our LSAs provide social and emotional support to those pupils as well as help with their learning and attainment; both individually or working with a small number of children in the classroom. As well as having good academic skills; a patient, caring and considerate approach is essential for this role to build positive relationships with pupils.

Please note although advertised as a salary scale, the successful applicant would commence on NJC 6 with annual progression.

Full details of the requirements for the post are included in the attached job description.

If you would like to apply, please download and fully complete the application form by accessing the link below (or copy and paste into your browser) by Friday 16th October including in the supporting statement your response to the following:

• Any relevant experience
• Why the job appeals to you
• What you feel you could bring to the role and our schools

https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/learning-support-assistant-level-2-kirkby-lonsdale-cumbria-2349051

Please note only completed application forms submitted will be considered for the role.

Lunesdale Learning Trust encompasses Queen Elizabeth School and Queen Elizabeth Studio School. We have served our communities with great “Scholarship and Care” since 1591 and are blessed to be in a wonderful and beautiful part of the world. We are immensely proud of our commitment to the highest quality teaching and learning coupled with extraordinary pastoral care. We are a truly comprehensive community in which every child is cared for, supported and stretched, moving on to diverse destinations, from local apprenticeships and college courses to highly selective universities.

We do hope you will take the time to apply. This is a marvellous place to work and this is a very exciting opportunity.

Mr David Waugh, Executive Headteacher and Trust Leader

If you require further information or wish to discuss the post, please do feel free to get in touch on 015242 71275 or by email to [email protected]

The Lunesdale Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), other statutory required clearance and reference checks with previous employers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £26,847.00-£28,153.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Carnforth LA6 2HJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person