Learning Support Assistant

The Role

We know just how important it is to think big and to help break those glass ceilings faced by young people today. Together we can encourage our pupils to step out from their comfort zones, build self-esteem and broaden their horizons.

Keen to challenge young people with opportunities they may not even know exists yet? We aim to raise pupils’ aspirations so they begin to believe in themselves and understand that there is no thing holding them back, including where they happen to live or their family’s experience in education.

We have 2 vacancies within our Early Years classes, supporting pupils with SEN needs. Your role will be to provide 1:1 support for a child with an EHC in reception and help them to access a differentiated curriculum. You will also be required to support their medical needs. Experience in supporting pupils with additional needs including Speech, Language & Communication needs would be beneficial. A knowledge of augmented methods of communication such as PECs or Makaton would be particularly useful, although training will be provided 

Candidates should hold a relevant qualification for the role ie NVQ level 2 as a minimum, level 3 is desirable due to the EYFS setting however not essential.

Ilminster Avenue E-ACT Primary Academy

A high-achieving and caring primary academy in Knowle, Bristol. Our pupils love coming to the academy and feel safe, happy and valued from Reception to Year 6.

Come join our team

Quite aside from the opportunity to work with pupils whose energy, creativity and enthusiasm never fail to inspire, our academy is:

·        Ofsted good/outstanding rated, recognised for helping pupils to progress from often low starting points.

·        Committed to teacher development through E-ACT’s professional learning program in partnership with leading training providers such as Ambition School Leadership.

·        Leading the way in youth mental health through our very own Mental Health First Aid programme - we aim to train every teacher as a mental health first aider.

·        A leader in the education sector for outstanding employee bene fits including a generous maternity policy and opportunities for flexible working.

Part of the E-ACT family

We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 15,400 pupils and 2,300 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country.

E-ACT multi-academy trust is responsible for 25 academies across the length and breadth of England.

Our academies can collaborate and share ideas with one another in ways that schools may not be able to. Most importantly, we all feel part of something much bigger as our responsibilities go far beyond the four walls of a single academy, and extend to people and their communities across the country.

We are always on the lookout for dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic people so we can continue to give every one of our pupils the opportunity to explore, solve, create and achieve.

In return we offer the chance to work with amazing people and inspirational pupils, as well as a great salary and sector -leading work -life balance arrangements.

Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

How to apply

The closing date for applications is Saturday the 25th September, shortlisting will take place on Monday the 27th September with invites to interview being sent during the day. Interviews will take place on Tuesday the 28th September 2021.

Salaries provided are full time equivalent

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and

satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.