Learning Support Assistants – Harry Watts Academy
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School:
Prosper Learning Trust -
Location:
Sunderland -
Salary:
N4 CP 5–8 £21,575 - £22,777 per annum pro rata (actual £16,754 - £17,688) -
Hours:
33.5 hrs per week, term time only + 5 training days (to be class-based as directed by the Headteacher). Permanent and fixed term maternity cover positions available. -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
22nd May 2023
Harry Watts Academy is a specialist free school in Sunderland opened in September 2020 for autistic pupils aged between five and sixteen years. We pride ourselves on having a shared belief that all children have a right to the best education that can be provided and a learning and working environment where all are respected, valued and achievements celebrated.
Harry Watts Academy is a split site school, with locations in both Sunderland (Redhouse) and Washington (Harraton). Currently, our Engage and Explore pathways are based at Redhouse and our Discover pathway is based at Harraton. You will therefore be willing to support the teaching and learning of pupils on any of our three pathways on either of our sites.
The Trust offers the successful candidate:
- A friendly and supportive team of staff who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another
- A supportive Trust, Trustees and Governors
- Further professional development appropriate to the role
- The option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
The successful candidate will:
- Be an excellent classroom practitioner.
- Have a good understanding of the educational environment and teaching of pupils with learning difficulties
- Have the ability to support the teaching of pupils with learning difficulties
- Have a good sense of humour
Required from September 2023, we are looking to appoint Learning Support Assistants with experience and/or interest in supporting the teaching and learning of our pupils. All pupils have an Autism diagnosis and associated difficulties. We value high standards of achievement for all of our pupils and we are looking to appoint excellent Learning Support Assistants to join the team, who will make a positive contribution to the education of our fantastic pupils at Harry Watts Academy.
Prosper Learning Trust was established in January 2018 with Newcastle Bridges School and Mary Astell Academy. Thomas Bewick School joined in 2019 and Harry Watts in September 2020. We are striving to further build collaboration across the schools and grow as a Multi Academy Trust, whilst continuing to strengthen our relationships with schools outside the MAT for the benefit of our pupils.
Prosper Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work within the Trust is expected to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are invited for interview, you will be required to disclose convictions that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Certain spent convictions and cautions will be ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed. Full details on protected convictions and information about which convictions must be declared during job applications can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. You will be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. This role will include Regulated Activities and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure is required for this post. Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise
The successful candidates will be deployed initially at Harry Watts Academy but will be expected to work at any Prosper Learning Trust site should the need arise.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Derek Cogle, Headteacher or Louise Hindmarch, Deputy Headteacher on 0191 5623003
The post is suitable for experienced Special Needs Assistants.
Completed application forms should be returned to:
hradmin@prosperlearningtrust.co.uk
Please clearly state in the subject header of your email JOB APPLICATION the SCHOOL and the ROLE you are applying for, i.e. JOB APPLICATION, HARRY WATTS ACADEMY, LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT.
Closing date: Monday 22nd May 2023
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 5th June 2023
Please note: We can only accept CVs when accompanied by a fully completed application form.
If you have not heard from us by 26th May 2023 please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Supporting documents
Application FormOther Supporting Documents:
Applicants Privacy Notice HWA LSA Applicant Pack HWA LSA Job Description HWA LSA Job SpecProsper Learning Trust
Prosper Learning Trust was established in January 2018 with Newcastle Bridges School and Mary Astell Academy. Thomas Bewick School joined the Trust in April 2019, Harry Watts Academy in September 2020 and Gilbert Ward Academy will open in September 2023. We are striving to build further collaboration across the academies and grow as a multi-academy trust, whilst continuing to strengthen our relationships with schools outside the MAT for the benefit of our pupils.
Prosper Learning Trust was formed to help vulnerable young people succeed. Many children and young people face challenges in their lives that many adults will happily never experience, Prosper Learning Trust’s range of academies are here to support them in doing so.
Wherever possible we will help these young people to thrive in a mainstream educational setting. Where that cannot happen, we will provide a safe space for them in one of our Alternative Provision schools until they are ready to return or move on.
Our Specialist Academies offer autistic children and young people the opportunity to learn in a supportive environment, where differences are celebrated, and every pupil is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential.
Through our academies, we provide high quality teaching, curriculum and care in a range of environments. We provide education from 0 to 18 years old, in normal school settings, in hospitals, and via outreach work and support transition between them at every stage.
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