Learning Support Assistant

Excelsior Academy

Learning Support Assistant

Salary Not Specified

Excelsior Academy, Shacklewell, Hackney

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 days ago, 15 Sep | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: f59b592ba63b49a592d0cc7e5c19ac16

Full Job Description

Full Time, Permanent

Location: Hackney

Position: Term time only

An outstanding Learning Support Assistant wanted to join a team of staff dedicated to ensuring all students have access to a high quality education. A fantastic opportunity for experienced educators or those looking to embark on a career in education. The Excelsior Academy is seeking to appoint dynamic and motivated staff to work at this academy, where there are good opportunities for career advancement supported by strong CPD.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

  • Become a key influence in supporting students to succeed beyond national expectations

  • Work with dedicated and enthusiastic staff to inspire these students inside and outside the classroom by acting as pastoral tutors and supporting extracurricular clubs and activities.

  • Enjoy great facilities

  • Benefit from a strong staff wellbeing culture and a range of employee benefits.


  • The successful candidate will:
  • Have a successful academic record, preferably a degree in a named field of study if subject/faculty-based

  • or hold a recognized Teaching Assistant qualification (NVQ Level 2 or 3) or a willingness to undertake training /course/ apprenticeship programme leading to a qualified Teaching Assistant status.

  • May have experience working with Nurture/ASD students along with strong behaviour skills

  • Have some knowledge of the UK National Curriculum.

  • Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.

  • Enjoy working in a challenging but highly rewarding environment


  • OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING

    The Excelsior Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

    All successful applicants will be requested to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

    A Section 128 check will be carried out on individuals applying for any role that retains or has been delegated any management responsibilities under the terms of a direction made by the Secretary of State for Education.

    OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY

    The Excelsior Academy is committed to promoting equality for all students and employees. Every individual will be treated with courtesy and respect and their contribution to the learning process will be valued.

  • Have a successful academic record, preferably a degree in a named field of study if subject/faculty-based

  • or hold a recognized Teaching Assistant qualification (NVQ Level 2 or 3) or a willingness to undertake training /course/ apprenticeship programme leading to a qualified Teaching Assistant status.

  • May have experience working with Nurture/ASD students along with strong behaviour skills

  • Have some knowledge of the UK National Curriculum.

  • Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.

  • Enjoy working in a challenging but highly rewarding environment