THISTLE HILL ACADEMY: Learning Support Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Full-time

Start Date: Sep 2016

Pay: KR3 (FTE £15,102 – 16,799)

We have a vacancy for a Learning Support Assistant to start on the 1st September at our academy. You ideally would have experience of working with children in a classroom setting.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the rapidly growing LSSAT family of academies and to play a key role in making a difference to the lives of children and young people.

We are looking for experienced, skilled and dedicated Learning Support Assistant who:

• Wants to make a difference;


• Has excellent classroom and personal skills;


• Can demonstrate the drive and skills to raise standards of pupils’ attainment and achievement;


• Is committed to the education and social well-being of every child in the academy;


• Is confident and enthusiastic;


• Has the ability to form excellent partnerships with parents and carers.

We can offer you the following:

• Enthusiastic children who are willing to learn in a caring and supportive community;


• Coaching and career development initiatives;


• Supportive and caring leadership;


• A committed and hardworking staff team;


• Opportunities for progression;


• The support network of working with and alongside LSSAT.

Please apply via the button below.

The Academy Trust and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo comprehensive child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing Date: 06/06/2016 at 16:00

Interviews: 14th June 2016

Information about the school

Thistle Hill is a new LSSAT academy, which opened in September 2015. From Easter 2016 we are opening a specialist centre within the academy for 15 pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.

Our main aim is to provide an aspirational teaching and learning experience, where pupils understand how to make progress in an atmosphere of challenge and fun whatever their ability.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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