Learning Support Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

At The Eastbourne Academy, we are dedicated to nurturing students to reach their full potential.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in assisting and supporting the school with students' day-to-day requirements, enabling their access to the curriculum and ensuring they receive an education that fosters future growth.

Our school is highly regarded for its inclusive approach to all students with special educational needs, and we welcome applications from candidates who are passionate about upholding and advancing this ethos.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Join us to benefit from

• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• On-site Parking
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice

Cycle to Work scheme

Further details about the role

Ready to join us?

If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Chelsea Elsbury, SENDCo at chelsea.elsbury@swale.at.

Applications should be made by submitting a SAT Application Form to lisa.wood@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

The Eastbourne Academy reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

The Eastbourne Academy may undertake online searches of any candidates as part of the Shortlisting Process.

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.