Learning Support Assistant (The Sutton Academy)

30 hours per week term time only + 5 inset days.

Fixed term contract linked to funding.   

The Sutton Academy opened in September 2010 and is on a successful improvement journey to good and outstanding. We strive for the highest possible levels of achievement for all our students and are committed to providing the highest standards of teaching and learning. In return we have very high expectations of student behaviour and their commitment to their learning.

The Principal and Governors are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant Level 2 to join our successful team.  The successful person will work with a small group of students and also one to one with a student who either displays social, emotional or learning difficulties.

Applicants should already have an appropriate Level 2 qualification or a desire to complete a Level 2 Teaching and Learning qualification.  The academy is committed to the professional development of all staff and opportunities for training and career progression are available for the successful candidate.

All posts are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.  The Sutton Academy is committed to equal opportunities.  The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note: This vacancy is being advertised by St Helens College on behalf of The Sutton Academy.