Learning support assistant

Birds Bush Road
Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2NE
United Kingdom
Salary: NJC 2-4 (£20,256 - £20,897) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed Term - Aug 2025
Start date: Jan 2025
Your Impact; Their Future: Do you have the potential to make a difference?
We are excited to be adding to our team here at Tamworth Enterprise College, we are seeking 2 new Learning Support Assistants on a fixed term basis. This a great opportunity for an experienced learning support assistant or teaching assistant to come and join our creative, warm and dynamic school.
Your contribution will ensure smooth delivery of; an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

You’re someone who’ll be able to:

• Engage and enthuse students.
• Support students so that they can; access the curriculum, participate in learning and experience a sense of achievement.

You’re someone who has:

• A Level 2/3 qualification in Teaching Assisting.
• Understanding of a range of pupil’s learning needs, including SEN needs.
• The skills to help students to develop independent learning skills.
• Ability to deliver individual and small group targeted interventions.
• This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

About our school.

• At Tamworth Enterprise College we are on an exciting journey to make our students and staff as happy and successful as possible.
• We have shaped our school day at TEC to enable all staff to access CPD over 3 non-contact mornings per week, our curriculum and assessment are designed to ensure that staff have a good work/life balance with the school day being 8.20am-3.20pm and not beyond. We have even built enrichment for all students into the school day so that everyone can access the 26 clubs that we offer.
• As part of our continued commitment to professional development, this role also offers the opportunity for anybody who does not currently hold a Teaching Assistant qualification to complete their level 3 ‘Initial Teaching Assistant Training’.

Who are Lift Schools?
We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence Jan 2025 This is a fixed term position.
Closing date: 5th Dec 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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