About this role
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANTSNJC Scale, Point 3
£18,031 Actual Salary per annum (£28,221 FTE)
Monday to Friday, minimum 26.67 hrs per week
Term time only (38 weeks) per annum
Required as soon as possible Closing date: Thursday 17th September (9am)
Queensmead is an oversubscribed 11-18 mixed school. We have a reputation for teaching excellence, which leads to exceptional outcomes for our students at both GCSE and A level. We invest heavily in our staff and we are very proud of their success.
The Inclusion Department is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join our hard working team. The successful candidates should be able to demonstrate initiative, flexibility and an ability to work cooperatively with staff and students. They will be expected to support students, aged 11-18 years of age, who experience a range of learning difficulties.
This is a fixed term position until 16th July 2027 and will be reviewed at the end of this period.
Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8.55am to 2.55pm, with unpaid breaks. All staff are invited to do paid break duties at the rate of £15 per duty (depending on availability). In addition to this you can choose to increase your working hours from 8.30am to 3.30pm and this will lead to an increase in your basic pay.
Benefits:
A comprehensive induction programme will be provided
Free membership of the Fitness Zone at Queensmead Sports Centre
Free BUPA Health Care Plan (Includes benefits worth over £2000)
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free access to Goals Soccer Centre
Refer a Friend/Colleague Scheme
To find out more about our Benefits visit Benefits
Please apply using the MyNewTerm application form
Applications will be shortlisted and interviewed at the earliest opportunity. Early applications for this post are recommended.
If you are shortlisted for an interview, online searches may be done as part of the school’s due diligence checks.
Queensmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.