Learning Support Assistant

The Spencer Academies Trust is a medium sized Trust, which exists to make sure that every child, regardless of background, has access to an outstanding education and real choices in life. Our successful track record of providing high quality teaching and learning ensures improved outcomes for children and young people. Our mission statement for the Trust reflects our vision and aim for all Trust schools. Our highly-successful network of 12 schools (5 Secondary and 7 Primary) educates students across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Nottingham City, Derby City and Leicestershire:

To improve the life chances of children and young people by raising aspirations and fulfilling potential, challenging and supporting all the schools within the Trust on their journey to and beyond outstanding and to achieve this by developing world-class leaders.

George Spencer Academy
"We are extremely lucky to come to this school. We feel like we’ve won the golden ticket" (student quote Outstanding Ofsted May 2015)

Starting as soon as possible
George Spencer Academy is seeking to appoint an outstanding Learning Support Assistant who is committed to ensuring pupil enjoyment and progress in our highly successful Individual Needs department. The role will include:
● Supporting access to learning for students under the direct supervision of the class teacher in order to maximise achievement
● Providing general support in classroom management including students’ learning and behaviour
● Providing general care and welfare to students
● Contributing to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school

Applicants would be expected to share the Trust’s high aspirations and expectations for pupils and staff

If you would like to discuss the role, or have any queries, please contact Victoria Jones on vjones@george-spencer.notts.sch.uk
Applications for this post must be submitted on our online application form, which can be found at http://vacancies.spenceracademiestrust.co.uk/.

In line with safer recruitment policies references will be called for prior to interview. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 10th January 2018.

The Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and all posts are subject to enhanced DBS with children’s barred list checks and completion of Level 2 safeguarding training.