Learning Support Assistant

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive and talented team at John Cabot Academy. We are a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning.

This role is offered on a Fixed Term Contract until 31 August 2021. 

What we are looking for:  

To be successful in the post, we are looking for someone who will assist in the educational, personal and social development of designated students under the direction and guidance of the Principal, SENCO and/or INCO and class teachers.  Support students to enable them to access the curriculum, completely engage with their learning and achieve their full potential.  Deliver measurable impact on student attainment as well as social and emotional well-being.   

Your opportunity:  

Not only will you be working within one of our fantastic academies, but you will be a part of a diverse Federation working alongside professional and inspirational people. The Cabot learning Federation are committed to providing the very best learning experiences for every young person we educate which you can be a part of. You will have access to our generous benefits package including excellent annual leave entitlement, access to our pension scheme and a number of other well-being benefits. You will be working within a large multi-academy trust which provides dedicated training programmes and the opportunity to gain experience within other departments and CLF functions.   

Cabot Learning Federation Benefits:  

As part of the Cabot Learning Federation, we can offer you a range of benefits, including:  

• Access to our pension scheme - Local Government Pension Scheme (if eligible)  
  
• Dedicated Training and Development programmes
• Health and wellness sessions and discounts
• Secured discounts for staff at a number of gyms in the local area.
• Flu Jabs
• Annual CLF conferences which provides CPD opportunity
• Comprehensive Induction process
• Competitive salaries which are reviewed annually
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement for staff who work all year round

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About the Cabot Learning Federation  

The Cabot Learning Federation is a diverse Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in the South West. We currently sponsor eight secondary academies, nine primary academies, an all through provision, a studio school, a discrete Post 16 provision and an alternative provision which consists of one primary and three secondary phases. CLF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The trust is proud to serve a diverse student population and their communities. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We are proud to be part of a vibrant community and celebrate the richness of cultures, faiths and backgrounds of our students. We aim to develop a curriculum that is responsive to our pupils needs and reflects their diverse interests and backgrounds.  

John Cabot Academy is a forward-thinking Academy based in Kingswood providing education to 1125 students Key Stages 3 to 5. We aspire for our students to thrive academically flourish and grow as young people. When they leave they will have a strong sense of self, their place in the world and the agency to fulfil their potential. As part of the Cabot Learning Federation, you will experience an excellent standard of professional development and benefit from shared practice across our CLF academies  

The Academy 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 applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.  

Please submit your application form via the CLF recruitment portal. CV’s will not be accepted and any submitted will not be considered alongside your application.  

Please note updates regarding an application, which could include an invite to interview, will be sent to the email address used when registering an account. Copies of all correspondence will also appear under the ‘messages’ section, in the event that emails are being directed to a ‘junk’ or ‘trash’ folder please make regular checks on the status of an application.