Learning Support Assistant

About The Role

Ark All Saints Academy Learning Support Assistant will have responsibility for the education and intimate care needs of scholars with additional needs. This includes working in partnership with Teachers, SENCo, Heads of Departments and other professionals to ensure that scholars needs are effectively met and that they can access the school curriculum daily through the use of assisted technology.

The LSA supports the medical carer with daily intimate care needs and delivers specialist care, following advice and guidance of medical professionals that are involved in each scholars care plan. If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries , please contact [email protected] Benefits Salaries 2.

5% higher than main pay scale. Twice as many training days as standard. Generous pension scheme. Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle. Gym discounts – offering up to 40%. Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark here: https://arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/ .

About Us

At Ark All Saints Academy, we relentlessly pursue academic excellence for all children. Our vision is for every child at our school fulfil their potential and be set up for success when they move on to sixth form and university. Our teaching and academic intervention groups are named after leading universities as a reminder to all of our aims.

Our values and ethos are based in Christian principles and whilst we welcome people of all faith and none, we expect all scholars to respect each other's faith. Our staff team is deeply committed to the academy’s future, and looking to create a vision for success, a culture of academic achievement and a nurturing environment in which students can thrive.

Our goals are: To grow in CONFIDENCE To live RESPONSIBLY To act with INTEGRITY To be SUCCESSFUL Visit arkallsaintsacademy.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies. Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential.

We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link . Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.

In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link . Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.

We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.