Educational Support Assistant

Educational Support Assistant

Term-time only, full-time (37 hours per week)

Salary: SFCA Support Staff pay spine points 9-11 (£20,097.69 to £22,323.37 per annum, pro-rata)

The college is seeking to appoint a hardworking and proactive ESA to support the Additional Learning Support Faculty. As an Educational Support Assistant at Loreto you will be responsible for the academic and personal development of students with diverse needs. These responsibilities encompass providing high-level support to students enrolled in A level and BTEC programs, including delivering tailored intervention programs and recording their progress both in the classroom and during off-site activities.

This role involves offering comprehensive assistance to students with various needs, such as communication systems and personal care. Educational Support Assistants collaborate closely with teachers and other professionals to implement specialized learning strategies, maintain a safe and supportive learning environment, and contribute to students' overall well-being and development.

We are particularly interested to hear from anyone who has experience in supporting young people or adults with dyslexia.

Loreto Sixth Form College has been awarded a second consecutive outstanding rating in all areas under the latest framework in our December 2022 inspection. Ofsted noted "Leaders place a very high priority on staff mental health and wellbeing including workload. For example, staff can access counselling services, chaplaincy support, and the employee assistance programme", Loreto strives for excellence in staff and students alike, ensuring "Students benefit from an inclusive learning environment that celebrates their individual contributions to the college."

Loreto Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders including volunteers are subject to appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of DfE, keeping children safe in education 2023 (Appendix 1), this includes a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced with barred list information check and any other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Supporting Statement

In your supporting statement we ask you to outline why you are interested in the role and how you feel you are suited to it with reference to the criteria in the person specification. This is part of the application process and therefore will be assessed. You must tell us how you meet the criteria listed.