Job Description

Brentwood County High School 
Seven Arches Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4JF
Wishes to appoint a

Learning Support Assistant
Fixed Term Contract until 31/08/2025
Salary - Essex Scale 3 Range 5-6
£15,897.43 - £16,163.29 plus £466.10 fringe allowance per annum
30 hours per week - term time only
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.10pm (40-minute unpaid break)

Start date: 4th November 2024

A new opportunity has arisen, for an additional Learning Support Assistant to join our successful team supporting students in the classroom environment. Brentwood County High School (BCHS) are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring, committed and flexible Learning Support Assistant, to support student learning and educational outcomes.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate patience and show a commitment to supporting learners to improve educational outcomes. This role would be suited to someone enthusiastic, personable, empathetic and able to communicate effectively, whilst maintaining a calm and professional manner, under pressure. Previous experience would be an advantage but is not essential.
 
What the school can offer:   
 
Recognition of continuous service  
Relocation package of up to £8,000 where applicable for new employees renting or buying a property
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme 
Excellent CPD opportunities 
Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools  
The support of an experienced family of schools  
National Conditions of Service  
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme  
Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff 
Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work life balance  


BCHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As Trust, we recognise the value of, and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment and selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.  

If you feel the role would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Sophie Neal hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648907. As a Trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.  
   
    
If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via our website, Vacancies in our Trust (osborne.coop) or Essex School Jobs.  


Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.