Learning Support Assistants - Walsall Academy
Closing date for applications: 25/02/2025
Position Description
Application Deadline: 12 noon on Tuesday 25 February 2025
Qualifications
* GCSE English and Maths with further GCSE’s
Work Related Experience and Associated Skills
* Experience of working in a supportive role within an educational setting
* Resilience, patience and professionalism to manage children in a calm yet authoritative manner
* Ability to encourage and maintain a good standard of discipline through positive relationships and mutual respect
* Ability to communicate to a variety of stakeholders professionally
* Ability to reflect on own practice
Specialist Knowledge and Understanding
* Secure knowledge and understanding of the secondary education system
* Ability to confidently use ICT software specifically Microsoft Office and the academy administration system
* Knowledge and aptitude to support students in learning
Personal Skills and Attributes
* A positive and kind attitude that brings the best out of others
* Determination to encourage the highest quality of learning experience for all students
* Ability to establish good and productive working relationships, and work well in a team
* Ability to communicate effectively to staff, students, parents, orally and in writing
* Able to empathise with young people and yet be firm, fair and consistent when dealing with them
* Enthusiasm, personal dynamism, resilience and stamina
* Be accountable for student wellbeing and progress
* A high level of organisation with the ability to meet deadlines
* Take risks and embrace new ideas
* Lead by example and go the extra mile
* Excellent attendance and punctuality
* Sense of humour and perspective
* A commitment to equal opportunities
* Lead by example showing clearly an understanding of the values of the Nolan Principles, i.e. selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
Start date: To be agreed with successful candidate(s)
Salary circa £21,000-£23,000 actual salary / Full-time, Term Time Only (plus Staff Training Days)
Walsall Academy is committed to safeguarding our students and all posts will require enhanced DBS check and standard pre-employment checks.
Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) 2024, refers to the role of online searches as part of due diligence within the recruitment process. In response, all short-listed candidates will undergo an online search prior to interview.
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