Learning Support Assistant for Reading

Ark Elvin is on an exciting improvement journey – join us and be part of that change.

About the role:

As an LSA for reading, you will have a love of reading and a passion to improve children’s confidence and skill in reading. Working with the English department and EAL team to provide tailored support to pupils who have lower reading ages.

In recruiting our next Learning Support Assistant for Reading, we are seeking the following from applicants: 

·       A commitment to serving our diverse community in Brent 

·       A passion for their role, promoting reading and the use of the library

·       High expectations for themselves and our pupils

·       A keenness to learn and develop in your role and as a leader

·       A team player with high standards of professionalism and courteousness.  

View the full job description and person specification here

Why join our school?

At Ark Elvin Academy we are proud of the excellent education we offer each of our pupils.  Our team of enthusiastic, high expectations staff have transformed our school and we are just as excited about the next step in our school improvement journey as we work together to deliver the outstanding education our community need and deserve. We are deeply committed to our mission:

“To ensure that every pupil leaves Elvin confident, articulate, and culturally aware; able to pursue careers they are passionate about, contribute to society and live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives.”

In our last OFSTED inspection (October 2019) it was recognised that:

“Pupils, parents and staff all agree that Ark Elvin Academy has improved out of all recognition. Pupils are proud of the school.”

“The headteacher and leaders have very high expectations…… Staff want all pupils to succeed in every area of their lives, not just academically.”

“The school is a calm, safe and supportive place for pupils. Pupils behave very well in lessons. They get on well with one another and with adults.”

We are a large non-selective secondary school in the London borough of Brent, with excellent transport links to central London.  We are committed to ensuring teachers can focus on teaching and have the opportunity to refine and develop their practice in the classroom and develop their leadership skills, we have:

·       twice as many training days as is standard

·       weekly professional development for all staff.

You will become part of a close-knit professional community of enthusiastic colleagues who benefit from the training, guidance, and support from both the Ark network, one of the country’s top performing school groups.

We passionately believe in our six pillars, and they drive all our thinking and our school improvement at Elvin. Read about our six pillars here.

How to apply:

Please complete the online application to apply. If you are interested in finding out more? Please email our HR advisor, Chantel: c.mutongole@arkelvinacademy.org for an initial conversation and to arrange a call with our principal, Rebecca Curtis. 

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.  

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.