Vacancy

Senior learning Support Assistant

Job summary

SalaryWest Sussex NJC Grade 6 + Crawley Allowance (Actual salary £16,082 - £18,327)
LocationHoly Trinity C of E Secondary School, Crawley
AddressHoly Trinity C Of E School, Buckswood Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8JE
Websitewww.holytrinity.w-sussex.sch.uk
Emailhr@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk
Telephone No01293 423690
Required FromAs soon as possible
ContractPermanent, Full-time
37, TTO and Insets hours per week

Job advertisement

Role: Senior Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Contract Type: Permanent
Pay scale: West Sussex Grade 6 + Crawley allowance
Hours: Full time - Term time only – 37 hours per week + INSET
Monday – Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm Friday 8:30 – 4:00pm.
Hours are negotiable for the right candidate
Closes: 9.00am Wednesday 1st May 2024
Interview Date: TBC

Are you interested in making a fundamental difference to the life chances of the young people within our community?
Following our successful Ofsted inspection in November 2023 we are investing and developing our pastoral structure to further enhance our student-centred provision:
“This highly inclusive school has a strong sense of community…relationships are very positive because staff take the time to get to know their pupils well. Pupils feel safe and cared for” (Ofsted 2023)
This investment includes the development of exciting career paths and opportunities for dynamic, ambitious people that would like a career in education supporting those students in our community that require additional or an alternative pathway to their learning. We are committed to keeping students in mainstream education:
“Pupils with special educational needs/and disabilities follow the same curriculum as their peers” (Ofsted 2023)
We aim to build incredible futures by empowering neurodiverse students to be happy and make their own way in the world.

We are looking for people with a genuine passion for supporting students in an inclusive and nurturing setting to supports small generous and teach students with social, emotional and mental health needs and associated behaviours specifically within our inclusion team as part of our wider pastoral development.
Please see job description and person specification for further information.

The closing date is a guide only. We intend to review applications as they are received and call those shortlisted for immediate interview. An early application is advised, as once we have appointed, we will close the recruitment process

No Agencies

Applicants should evidence how they meet the requirements of the Job Description/Person Specification and must be willing to undertake all relevant training required to meet the various needs of our students.

The preferred method of communication in connection with this vacancy is by email. This is how invitations to interview will be sent. Please ensure that you check your emails and junk or spam folders on a regular basis.
Application forms and details about the post are attached. Please visit the school website for additional information. (http://www.holytrinitycrawley.org.uk). All enquiries and completed applications should be sent to HR (hr@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk) by the closing date.

The Holy Trinity Church of England Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we cooperate with other agencies and initiatives at local and national level. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Any successful job applicant will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring service check at an enhanced level, in line with all schools across West Sussex. Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warning as well as convictions, spent or unspent.





Posted Date:16 April 2024
Closing Date:1 May 2024
Interview Date:TBC

Further information

240227_NEW LSA Level 2 - Job Description.pdf
Application Form - Non Teaching.doc
Senior LSA (Level 2) - Person Specification.pdf

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