What skills and experience we're looking for
Thank you for considering St. Mary's Catholic Academy for the next stage in your career. St Mary’s is a highly regarded oversubscribed Catholic Academy in Blackpool in the Diocese of Lancaster. The school is very much a Catholic family where everyone works together to support and challenge one another to be the best they can be.
We are seeking to appoint a talented Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support students in the learning support department at St Mary’s. The role is offered as fixed term in the first instance on a part time basis for 32.5 hours per week, term time only, to commence as soon as possible. This would be a fantastic opportunity to develop your experience working with young people and supporting their needs in our Academy.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 26th February 2025 - midday
Interview dates: w/c Monday 3rd March 2025
Post Details:
Grade: NJC pay Grade B, scale point range 3 - 4
Salary: £17,744.00 - £18,022.00 actual pro-rated salary
Contract: Fixed Term for 1 year, Term Time Only
Hours: 32.5 per week (08:30-15:30, Monday-Friday)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Further details of the post are outlined in the attached application pack.
What the school offers its staff
All staff are provided with their own personal laptop and extensive training and the support of colleagues. Staff are able to take advantage of the Schools Advisory Service Wellbeing package which offers access to Counselling, 24 hour GP helpline, Health advice and support, Physiotherapy advice and a range of other services. A well-resourced support team of IT technicians, admin staff, chaplaincy staff and site staff work hard to make sure the Academy runs smoothly and that teaching staff are well supported to focus on our core business of teaching. Workload issues are regularly discussed with our staff committee and policies around marking, assessment, reporting and home work are carefully designed to try and manage the workload for staff. An email protocol ensures staff are not disturbed by emails in an evening and small gestures like tea, coffee and biscuits served by our amazing housekeeper, free access to the school fitness suite; free annual flu jabs; a car valet service and regular staff social events all help to make our Academy and Trust a rewarding place to work.
Commitment to safeguarding
BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to: ● DBS ● Medical clearance ● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number. ● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children. ● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures. ● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online search be carried out. For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out. For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.