Alpha Road, Chobham
Woking, SURREY, GU24 8NE
United Kingdom
£24054 (Actual salary) £20598 (Pro rata salary) + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional AET Benefits
Full Time, Fixed Term contract Until 31/08/2024
37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Immediate start date
We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work in partnership with class teachers to support learning in line with the national curriculum, codes of practice and Academy policies and procedures. The successful candidate will also be expected to work on a one to one basis both on the Academy grounds and at alternative venues to support pupils in reaching their learning targets.
Wishmore Cross Academy, part of Academies Enterprise Trust (AET), is a special school in Chobham, Surrey, for boys aged 7 to 16 years who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties. We can admit up to 82 students which means that class sizes are small and we work very closely with our students to ensure they get the most out of each day with us.
We always enjoy visits so do come and see what makes Wishmore Cross so special! Call the office on 01276 857555 to arrange a time to pop in for a visit.
About Academies Enterprise Trust
AET was established in 2008 and is now a national network of 57 primary, secondary, and special schools. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive network which spans nearly every region in England. We want our people to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had, so that we provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of all our people.
AET Staff Benefits
Career development and training: AET offers a wide range of statutory and developmental training to help you succeed in your career.
- Great pension | Healthcare cashback and helpline | Employee assistance programme
- Free financial advice | Salary advances | Affordable loan scheme | Electric car and bike schemes
- Lifestyle savings | Discounted gym membership | Travel and leisure scheme
The role is due to commence Immediately.
Closing date: Monday 27th November 2023
Interviews are scheduled to take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. Apply today.
Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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