Learning support assistant Salary: Grade 5, £25,183 - £26,409 Whole year salary, Actual salary: £21,535 - £23,302 (approx. depending on years’ service Hours of work: 37 hrs per week Contract: Permanent, Term time only plus 3 additional days when students are not in the Academy. Responsible to: Assistant Headteacher - SENDCO / SEN Manager Start Date: As soon as possible We are seeking to appoint an effective and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our Learning Support Team, at this highly successful and heavily over-subscribed academy which is one of the highest performing 11-18 school in Staffordshire and in the top 10% of schools nationally for progress at GCSE. Our Learning Support Team is rapidly expanding due to the strong reputation of our SEN Department, which is leading to increased numbers of students with additional needs joining the Academy. We are a founding member of Primitas Learning Partnership, our Multi Academy Trust which seeks to make a positive difference in the local community. This post will involve the provision of high-quality learning support for children and young people across the Academy. The successful candidate will bring relevant knowledge and skills at Level 2 or educated to degree level (please refer to the job profile) from their own education and experience. They must be versatile, flexible and a good team member who works collaboratively with colleagues. We welcome applications from adults with a passion for helping young people flourish and thrive. We offer a positive school culture, opportunities for further professional development and strong support from the Senior Leadership Team. We passionately believe that our human resources are our most important and valuable resources. Therefore, our staff wellbeing strategy is at the heart of our ongoing improvement work, meaning that leaders are committed to ensuring that all staff are happy, cared for, listened to and professionally equipped to fulfil their role to the highest possible standard. Furthermore, opportunities for career progression arise, with the Academy having an excellent record of training and developing our staff from within. The development of our staff is core to our well-being strategy and central in ensuring that we are able to deliver our mission. We will offer you: • High standards and high expectations whilst ensuring workload is balanced • Professional development opportunities to develop both pedagogy and leadership • Friendly and supportive staff body • Highly compliant and polite students • A visible and supportive Line Manager and Senior Leadership Team • A collective team of staff working under our mission to improve the Academy further Hours Per Week: Monday: 8:00am – 4:00pm Tuesday: 8:00am – 4:00pm Wednesday: 8:15am – 4:00pm Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Friday: 8:15am - 3:30pm CLOSING DATE: Friday 9 th May 2025. We gained ‘Good’ in our 2023 Ofsted inspection and the following quotes were made by the Inspection Team: ‘Leaders across the school have high expectations for pupils’ academic achievement’ ‘Leaders have placed pupils’ personal development at the heart of their curriculum. This means that pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain’ ‘Low level disruption is very rare, and pupils understand leader’s expectations’ ‘Leaders in the school have a clear and precise understanding of the provision and priorities for development. They promote an honest and transparent relationship with all staff’ ‘Staff take a proactive approach to ensure that all pupils are kept safe. They are tenacious in following up concerns’ ‘Leaders are clear about what they want pupils with SEND to achieve’ ‘Teachers have good subject knowledge, and support pupils well to learn the curriculum’ ‘100% of EDA staff who completed the Ofsted questionnaire stated they were happy to work at EDA’ We are an Academy which takes our motto of ‘ Excellence for All ‘seriously. However, our motto is not just a catchy slogan that we use on publicity materials; Rather, it is the encapsulation of our vision; We aspire and strive to be a school which is characterised by Excellence for All in all that we do and our motto inspires and motivates us on our journey of continual improvement. To apply for the post, please complete the application form and return to the Headteacher’s PA, Miss Jade Skelding, either by post or email j.skeldingeda.staffs.sch.uk by 9am on Friday 9 th May. CV’s will not be accepted. For further information regarding the Academy, please visit our website at www.erasmusdarwinacademy.co.uk Primitas Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such this post is subject to a ‘disclosure’ check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, Online Search and references. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service. A copy of the school’s Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website. You will also be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, evidence of your qualifications and suitable references To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/acceptable-right-to-work-documents-an-employers-guide