L3 EAL Learning Support Assistant

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

Oakwood High School is an over-subscribed 11-16 High School with a 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 to appoint a well-qualified candidate who will join an enthusiastic, supportive and successful school as a Level 3 EAL Learning Support Assistant. Working under the guidance of teaching staff to implement agreed work with individuals and groups in and out of the classroom the successful candidate will support pupils with a range of difficulties to enable them to experience the broad and balanced curriculum, which is their right, in particular candidates will provide support to pupils for whom English is not their first language.  Will be a committed and enthusiastic staff who is able to show an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the needs and feelings of pupils who experience difficulties. Must have the skills required to work positively and proactively with pupils to support them to progress their learning and have high aspirations for the pupils’ success and contribute in this supportive role to securing an outstanding learning experience for all pupils

Successful candidates will be truly committed to supporting pupils to progress and achieve, have high aspirations for the pupils’ success. To enhance pupils’ learning and create independence, all pupils and staff are provided with an electronic device.

 We Offer a supportive and successful school where staff work in a way that encourages a positive work environment that is solution focused and proactive for all.  A school with a way of working that encourages a positive work environment that is solution focused and proactive for all. And a positive working environment, we care about our pupils, and we care about our staff, all of whom know and appreciate that. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of this, contributing to this culture and developing it further.

As a Trust we are truly community based and committed to developing a set of shared values through every aspect of our work. These values are the development of respect, responsibility, resourcefulness, resilience, reflection, risk taking and relationships.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday, July 2023 at 12 noon. Interview date to be confirmed.  Applicants are required to apply via our online application form which is available on our website at https://www.inspiretrust.uk/vacancies/oakwood-vacancies/

This position is permanent starting in September 2023.

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 workplaces. We undertake to make any reasonable adjustments to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantages a disabled person may face.

Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.