Learning Support Assistant

January 2022

Ark Acton Academy

This role will suit someone who enjoys working with young people and understands the importance of supporting students to help them reach their full potential.

You will work with the SENCO to provide tailored support to pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, playing a vital role in supporting pupils, both in a one to one setting and in larger and whole class groups.

The school is on an incredible improvement journey and are sowing the seeds of greatness for our local community. However, there is still much to do and we are looking for someone with a deep passion for curriculum thinking who can help drive us forwards. This is a great opportunity to join a school that believes in the importance of disciplinary curriculum thinking and invests in its staff. 

You will work with the SENCO to provide tailored support to pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, playing a vital role in supporting pupils, both in a one to one setting and in larger and whole class groups.

At Ark Acton Academy we are heavily committed to staff welfare and development and this includes:

The ideal candidate will:     

•    Have experience of working with secondary age students ·
•    Able to motivate and inspire students ·      
•    Be able to manage behaviour in line with the school behaviour policy ·      
•    Be committed to the Ethos of the school

• Educated to degree level (desirable) ·       
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent)

Benefits of Working for ark are:

• local discounts, and a dry-cleaning service.
• Access to a range of discounts through the Ark Rewards Scheme which includes reduced gym memberships, discounts at major retailers and travel loans
• Commitment to CPD

For more information and a full job description click here.

To apply please go to https://arkonline.org/careers .  For further information, a confidential discussion or any technical queries please contact Ruth Macmurray, HR Officer at rmacmurray@arkacton.org 

Closing Date:Ongoing
Interviews:  Ongoing
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Ark Support Grade 5 £23,427- £27,021 (pro rata £20, 062.65 - £23,140.51)
Contract: 40hrs per week /Term Time only 
Nearest Tube: Acton Town (5 minutes’ walk away)

“This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role”.

We value diversity and are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. The successful candidate will be subject to DBS and any other relevant employment checks.