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£22,737 - £23,893 FTE £14,471.53 - £15,207.30 Actual Salary + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional AET Benefits
Permanent, Full Time or Part Time
29.5 hours per week (8.50am - 3.30pm Flexible shifts available), 39 weeks per year
Immediate Start
Make Learning an Adventure: Be a Specialist Learning Support Assistant at Columbus!
Do you have a passion for helping children reach their full potential?
Columbus School and College is searching for enthusiastic and dedicated Specialist Learning Support Assistants to join our vibrant team. We're a special school where children and young people aged 3-19 with severe and profound learning difficulties embark on incredible learning journeys.
Imagine this:
- High-five moments: Witnessing the spark of understanding in a child's eyes.
- Creative collaboration: Working alongside a supportive team to design engaging learning experiences.
- Building bridges: Helping children overcome challenges and celebrate victories.
As a Specialist Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with our children, supporting their daily learning, care, and development. You will play a crucial role in helping our pupils feel excited about coming to school, motivated to learn, and proud of their achievements.
At Columbus, you'll be more than just a learning support assistant, you'll be an:
Exploration guide: You'll tailor learning activities to each child's unique needs and interests, igniting their curiosity.
Champion: You'll provide one-on-one support, fostering a safe and nurturing environment where all children can thrive.
Team player: You'll collaborate with passionate teachers and specialists to ensure every child receives the best possible education and care.
We offer:
- Flexible working options.
- Staff parking
- Exceptional professional development opportunities to nurture your skills.
- A supportive and collaborative community where you'll feel valued.
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of exceptional children.
Ready to join the adventure?
Here's what to do next:
- Read more about our amazing school here
- School visits are encouraged and Mark Savage our Principal is happy to arrange a time for an informal chat.
Don't wait! Applications close on22nd July 2024.
Interviews will take place as we receive applications.
About Academies Enterprise Trust
AET was established in 2008 and is now a national network of 57 primary, secondary, and special schools. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive network which spans nearly every region in England. We want our people to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had, so that we provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of all our people.
AET Staff Benefits
Career development and training: AET offers a wide range of statutory and developmental training to help you succeed in your career.
- Great pension | Healthcare cashback and helpline | Employee assistance programme
- Free financial advice | Salary advances | Affordable loan scheme | Electric car and bike schemes
- Lifestyle savings | Discounted gym membership | Travel and leisure scheme
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. Apply today.
Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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