2 Positions available Fixed term contract until 31 December 2025, subject to external funding Term Time Only Full time - 30 Hours per week TPLTSS3 £17,192 - £17,464 (actual salary) Plus various Company Benefits Priory Community School - An Academy, part of The Priory Learning Trust are recruiting two dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join our dynamic, fast paced SEND team. PCSA is rooted in its community, dedicated to nurturing young people into well-rounded individuals. Our students leave not only with strong academic achievements but also with an aspirational mindset. We empower them to set high expectations for themselves and their future. We also take great pride in supporting our colleagues. At PCSA, we have a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative workplace where professional growth is a priority. From teaching and support staff to senior leadership, every team member is supported by hands-on guidance and development opportunities. For our support staff, we offer a range of growth pathways, including fully funded apprenticeships, cross-site working experiences, and opportunities to exchange best practices across all our trust schools. As part of this role, you will; Deliver classroom support for pupils, planned and supervised by teachers. Support colleagues by assisting with resource preparation, display and care and support of pupils including health care. Keep records of work in order to provide feedback and general support, contribute to Student Profiles and PSPs. Work effectively with teachers, support staff and other professionals, applying own strengths and expertise to contribute positively to the overall aims and objectives of the school. The successful candidate will have; A qualification in Literacy and Numeracy equivalent to GCSE Grade A-C or Level 2, on the national vocational framework. Some experience of working with children of Secondary age, ideally in a school context. Excellent and effective communication skills. We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and strive to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply. At our school, we take staff workload seriously and prioritise creating a supportive environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of a local Trust, our staff also benefit from collaborative opportunities and resources that come with being part of a wider community. At the Priory Learning Trust, we offer an incredible, comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes The PLaTform - Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts. Healthshield - Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback. Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools. Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates. CPD opportunities both internally & externally. A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues. Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health. A Cycle to Work scheme. Free on-site parking. Flu vaccinations on site, during the working day, free of charge. About The Priory Learning Trust: TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds. At our heart is a passion to put ‘Students First’ and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving, successful schools. We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also ‘cherish’ our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background. TPLT is also a successful Training School Alliance. This has been a great foundation on which to build for excellence. We know that this key focus on staff development will deliver exciting and effective learning to our children and young people. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Please see the following links to our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and Recruitment and Selection policy. Closing Date: 15 December 2024 Proposed Interview Date: 19 December 2024 Proposed Start Date: 20 January 2025