Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Terms and

Conditions:

Permanent,37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days

Actual Salary: £22,314 pro rata per annum

Full time equivalent salary: £25,185 Staff Support (Grade
3)

Required: As soon as possible

Location: Coventry

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Learning Support Assistant to assist in the support and inclusion of children with special educational needs and disabilities or other barriers to learning, under the leadership of the SENDCo and Assistant SENDCo.

The postholder will focus particularly on students who require support with speech, language & communication, including students with English as an Additional Language (EAL). They will also play a key role in supporting students that fall within the lowest 20% of readers.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Knowledge of inclusion / SEND with particular expertise in language and communication
• A good understanding of the needs and characteristics of students across the age range 11-19
• A natural love of reading who can easily engage and interest students in small reading groups
• Recent experience of working with young people either in a school setting, as a parent, or involvement in voluntary work such as a youth group, cubs, brownie or similar organisation
• Administrative skills including experience of using a range of computer packages, navigating software and operating Microsoft Office
• The skills to analyse and report on data
• The ability to work in a challenging environment and work under pressure and handle situations with patience and sensitivity
• Excellent communication skills including the confidence to work with small groups of students in a teaching environment

Blue Coat is a successful and oversubscribed school in the heart of the city of Coventry. As a Christian school our intake draws from both the local area and across the city and surrounding areas. Consequently we have a diverse intake and a culturally thriving school. The school was graded 'Outstanding' in its SIAMS inspection and 'Good' by Ofsted in May 2023 and continues to perform exceptionally well academically.

In 2023 our Attainment 8 at GCSE was 52.3 and our Progress 8 score was +0.42 both of which are above national average. The vast majority of our students stay on into the sixth form and continue their studies.

We have a large and successful Post 16 provision with 350 pupils on average studying either A levels or Vocational Level 3 courses. We have excellent rates of progression to universities, apprenticeships and employment.

We were inspected by Ofsted in May 2023, and were judged a Good School, with Outstanding for Personal Development, The Sixth Form and Leadership and Management. Ofsted shared in their report

Leaders and teachers share a moral purpose. There is a cohesive and vibrant school community. Leaders have built an inclusive community. Staff are very proud to work at the school. Staff feel very well supported by leaders and greatly value the training they receive to continually improve their work.

A career at Inspire Education Trust offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We work hard to provide an environment which places staff wellbeing at the forefront of the agenda, as well as providing ample opportunities for personal and professional development.

As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff. These include, but are not limited to:

• A highly supportive and committed senior leadership team
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and free access to accredited counsellors
• A focus on staff wellbeing including a network of wellbeing champions and a supportive working environment
• Opportunity to join a committed and forward-thinking team of staff
• Employee Benefits platform providing staff access to a range of benefits such as shopping discounts

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