Learning Support Assistant (Secondary Phase)

POST TITLE: Learning Support Assistant

SALARY SCALE:

£20,258pa -£20,441pa pro rata plus £637 Outer London Fringe Allowance pro rata

Actual salary £16,165.38pa - £16,378pa gross (inc.of OLF)

CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS:

40 weeks per year, 32.5 hours per week (term time only + 10 days). Hours: 8.15am – 3.15pm Monday to Friday

We are looking for passionate, talented and collegiate practitioners to join our dedicated team working within the Learning Support Department and across the whole academy including King’s Academy Binfield and King’s Academy Oakwood.

The successful candidate will be part of a team of Learning Support Assistants led by our SENDCo, who will share and learn from one another as the academy grows.

Our new Learning Support Assistant will work with students on both a 1:1 basis and with small groups, as well as supporting within the classroom. Experience of working with students with Specific Learning Difficulties, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and ASD would be an advantage although not essential. They will share the academy's vision and the belief that all young people can achieve, whatever it takes.

Other necessary qualities include confidentiality, efficiency and being able to work on your own initiative and under pressure. There is an expectation of a willingness to contribute to the wider life of King’s Academy Binfield (KAB) and King’s Academy Oakwood (KAO).

KAB opened in a superb building in September 2018 with 120 Year 7 students. In September 2023 KAB will consist of Nursery - Year 4 in the primary phase and Year 7 - Year 12 in the secondary phase. In September 2019, KAO, a brand new 1 FE primary school a mile away opened. After years of growth, in September 2023, KAO will finally have the full range of primary age classes from Year R - Year 6. Both academies are run cohesively sharing the same leadership, staff, values, curriculum, opportunities and expectations of excellence.

KAB and KAO are part of the King’s Group Academies MAT led by a team of former and current Ofsted ‘outstanding’ head teachers and Her Majesty’s Inspectors (HMI). Please note link to King’s Group Academies Vision and Mission - https://kingsacademies.uk/about-us/vision-and-mission/

King’s Academy Binfield and King’s Academy Oakwood are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young students and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Amber Walker, PA to the Executive Principal at: amber.walker@kingsacademies.uk

Full details and our application form can be found on the academy's website www.kgabinfield.uk under vacancies. Completed application forms should be submitted to Amber Walker, PA to the Executive Principal at: amber.walker@kingsacademies.uk or by post to: Amber Walker, King's Academy Binfield, St. George's Park ​​​​, Binfield, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 4FS by midday on Friday 11th August 2023.

The successful candidate will require 2 x satisfactory written references including from current/most recent employer, a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Please note that online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 32.5 per week

Salary: £16,165.00-£16,378.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/08/2023
Reference ID: KABSECLSA
Expected start date: 01/09/2023