SENIOR Learning Support Assistant Maternity Cover Opportunity at Community College in Leicestershire

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Station Road, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, LE9 6PT Tel: 01455 283 263 admin@thomasestley.org.uk - www.thomasestley.org.uk Dear Applicant, 7Th April 2025 SEN Learning Support Assistant Maternity Cover (Temporary) Term time only Thank you for your interest in the post at this Community College and lead school in the Thomas Estley Learning Alliance. Please find below some information regarding the college and this post. You will also find extra information on our college website at thomasestley.org.uk and on the OFSTED website. We hope that you will find the information of value in considering and, if appropriate, making your application. Thomas Estley Community College is a popular college serving the village of Broughton Astley, Cosby and surrounding areas. We have a current number on roll of over 900 Key Stage 3 & 4 students, as well as a specialist communication and interaction provision, and host a satellite base of Birkett House Special School. We are the lead school in Thomas Estley Learning Alliance (an alliance of over twenty primary and secondary schools) and the secondary school in Success Academy Trust. The College also has extensive extended schools provision including our primary out of school club, Pre-School, Sea Cadets and secondary extra-curricular clubs, as well as adult and community evening provision. We have a strong family ethos and are looking for an enthusiastic and committed applicant who wants to work with our warm, welcoming team to further our mission statement of Building Leadership and Character Together. Should you decide to apply for this role, please ensure that you use the Personnel Specification for guidance when completing your application form. We have an inclusive provision, also comprising a communication and interaction unit to support our young people, The Oaks at Thomas Estley, and we regard ourselves as the Thomas Estley family, including our students and our staff. Registered in England Company No: 8135389 VAT Reg: 153227431 College Principal: Mandi Collins - College Manager: A Willett www.successat.org.uk Page 3

Station Road, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, LE9 6PT Tel: 01455 283 263 admin@thomasestley.org.uk - www.thomasestley.org.uk 7th April 2025 SEN Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover) It is vital to the ethos of the Inclusion team that the postholder is flexible in taking on additional tasks, willing to offer help to and cover for other members of the team and treats co-operation and support for colleagues as a top priority. Undertaking duties as required commensurate with the grade of the post.. A SEN Learning support assistant should be able to ensure a safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations, attend fire drills and staff meetings as required, alongside training events. To maintain total confidentiality regarding pupils and other personal information and participation in, contribution to and evaluation of training and development opportunities including those arising from annual staff review. This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time when it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. This post is subject to enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau specification. If you are interested in an opportunity to work with us, Please send an application form to HR@thomasestley.org.uk all application forms can be found via our website. Please note the closing date for applications is Friday 2nd May 2025 at 9am. Yours Faithfully Mandi Collins Principal Registered in England Company No: 8135389 VAT Reg: 153227431 College Principal: Mandi Collins - College Manager: A Willett www.successat.org.uk Page 4

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Job Title: SEN Learning Support Assistant (Maternity cover) Grade: 5 - 24,408 FTE (Actual 14,114.95) Hours: 25 Hours per week, 39 weeks per year Responsible to: SENCo Key relationships with: SEN/Inclusion Manager, other members of the SEN team, the College Manager, teaching staff, College Principal, Vice Principal, other members of support staff, College members, pupils, parents, local community Job purpose: To support pupils who have Education and Health Care plans under the Education Act 2011 in a way which improves pupil outcomes and learning. To support pupils with additional needs both in and out of the classroom. To contribute to pupils access to the curriculum by working with teaching staff to produce differentiated resources as appropriate. To encourage independent learning by providing appropriate materials and support approaches for pupils with additional needs under the guidance of a teacher. To be aware of and work towards targets set in pupils EHCPs. To ensure the safety by close supervision of named pupils in practical situations where this is specified in an EHCP. To attend a fortnightly LSA team meeting. To join a strong and purposeful team committed to providing a flexible and effective support service for pupils with additional needs. Delivery of small or 1:1 interventions WHOLE COLLEGE RESPONSIBILITIES: Support current policies and recognised good practice within the college Be aware of the importance of confidentiality and data protection Participate in annual Performance Reviews with your Line Manager, based on agreed objectives. Willingness to be flexible in both approach and use of time. All tasks should be undertaken with due regard to Health & Safety regulations. To undertake such other duties which are within the scope of the job purpose, title of the job and its grade. Page 6 www.successat.org.uk

THOMAS ESTLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE - PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION Job Title: SEN Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover) DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL GCSE or equivalent, English and Maths Good numeracy/literacy skills QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING EXPERIENCE/ KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Some experience with working with Children of a similar age. A high standard of Numeracy, Literacy and Science skills Highly effective use of ICT and other specialist equipment/resources Work constructively as part of a team, understanding organisation s roles and responsibilities and your own position within these Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and legal compliance Awareness of relevant legislation OTHER Right to work in the UK www.successat.org.uk Page 7

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: To support pupils with additional needs both in and out of the classroom. To contribute to pupils access to the curriculum by working with teaching staff to produce differentiated resources as appropriate. To encourage independent learning by providing appropriate materials and support approaches for pupils with additional needs under the guidance of a teacher. To be aware of and work towards targets set in pupils EHCPs. To ensure the safety by close supervision of named pupils in practical situations where this is specified in an EHCP. To attend a fortnightly LSA team meeting. To join a strong and purposeful team committed to providing a flexible and effective support service for pupils with additional needs. Delivery of small or 1:1 intervention GENERAL Undertake other duties as required commensurate with the grade of the post. This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time when it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. It is vital to the ethos of the Inclusion team that the postholder is flexible in taking on additional tasks, willing to offer help to and cover for other members of the team and treats co-operation and support for colleagues as a top priority. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS To ensure a safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations To attend fire drills and staff meetings as required To attend training events as required To maintain total confidentiality with regard to pupils and other personal information Participation in, contribution to and evaluation of training and development opportunities including those arising from annual staff review. www.successat.org.uk Page 8

All Thomas Estley Community College employees are expected to promote and safeguard the welfare of students at this school. The job description sets out the responsibilities of the post at the time it was drawn up. Such responsibilities may vary from time to time without changing the general character and requirements of the post or the level of responsibility entailed. Variations are a common occurrence and do not necessarily constitute additional responsibilities or warrant a higher grade. www.successat.org.uk Page 9