L2 EAL Learning Support Assistant (EAL Pupil Engagement Coach)

Inspire Trust is a Multi Academy Trust based in Rotherham which includes Oakwood High School, Sitwell Junior School and Thomas Rotherham College.

Oakwood High School is a popular and over-subscribed 11-16 High School in Rotherham with strong emphasis on respect for all; we are a ‘well led’, Good school where ‘pupils enjoy attending’ and ‘the vast majority of parents would recommend’.

We are looking for

• Committed and enthusiastic staff able to show an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the needs and feelings of pupils who speak English as an additional language. Have the skills required to work positively and proactively with pupils to support them to develop their command of English in order that they are able to make progress across the curriculum.  Have high aspirations for the pupils’ success and contribute in this supportive role to securing an outstanding learning experience for all pupils

We are keen to hear from candidates with support and learning specialism who under the guidance of teaching staff, implement agreed work with individuals and groups with a range difficulties particularly including EAL to enable them experience the broad balanced curriculum. Candidates may also be involved in duties including supporting the Extended Schools Agenda. These roles include whole school duties each week.

We offer a positive working environment. We care about our learners and we care about our staff, all of whom know and appreciate that. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to be part of this; contributing to this culture and developing it further. We are committed to recruiting and developing the next generation of support professionals to provide for succession and stable services that support the future and expanding needs of the Trust.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 16 May 2022 at 12pm.  Interviews will be held week commencing 16 May 2022.  Candidates must ensure that their referees are available and willing to provide a reference at short notice.  Please apply via our website https://www.inspiretrust.uk/oakwood-high-school-vacancies/

PLEASE NOTE we operate Safer Recruitment and we do not accept CVs or CV attachments; all applicants must complete an application form in full.

Inspire Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.  The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and operates a no smoking policy in all its work places.  We undertake to make any reasonable adjustments to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantages a disabled person may face.