Priestley College, a founder member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to provide effective support for all students with a particular focus on those with identified disabilities or difficulties and to meet their individual needs, working under the direction of the subject tutor in an inclusive environment, and facilitating learning for all students.
Responsible to:
The Inclusion Manager
Working arrangements:
35 hours per week | Term-Time (195 days per year to include 5 Professional Development Days) | Permanent
Daily starting and finishing times will be as agreed with the Inclusion Manager to meet the requirements of the College. Hours of work would normally be within the range 08.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 08.30 am to 4.00 pm on Friday with ½ hour lunch break each day. Agreed times may however be subject to variation from time to time for example to accommodate key dates in the academic year calendar, and/or during major College events, including for example for Open Events and Interview Evenings.
Start date:
As soon as possible (subject to successful pre-employment checks including a DBS Enhanced check or a check against the DBS Update Service if registered)
Salary:
Point 3 to 10 on the NJC Sixth Form Colleges’ Support Staff Pay Spine, i.e. £20,025 pa to £23,367 pa FTE (actual salary for 35 hours term-time would be £16,271 pa to £18,987 pa)
Pension Scheme:
Local Government Pension Scheme (Cheshire Pension Fund)
Contractual Terms:
NJC Terms and Conditions for Support Staff in Sixth Form Colleges
Application deadline:
12 noon Monday 13th February 2023
Interviews:
It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing Thursday 16th February 2023.
Method of Application:
All applications must be made using the Priestley College application form which can be downloaded from our website and should be submitted by email to HR
Applications will be shortlisted and the HR Department will contact those candidates who are selected for interview.
Priestley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be subject to and Enhanced DBS check and safer recruiting procedures.
If you have any queries please contact the HR Office.
