Learning Support Assistant Frances Bardsley Academy Girls

We are looking for a motivated individual tojoin us as a Learning Support Assistant. In this deeply rewarding role, youwill work alongside an exceptional team to promote inclusion, wellbeing, and academic progress for SEND, EAL, and disadvantaged students. If you live by thevalues of Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity, and Heartfelt Compassion,this is your opportunity to help unleash potential and build a truly great learning community.

• An understanding of specific learning needs and styles to differentiate support to pupils
• The ability to use Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook, and provide support to students in using these tools.
• The ability to plan effectively to enable multi-tasking
• A desire to help all pupils succeed
• Compassion towards the needs of the pupils.
• The ability to exchange verbal information clearly and sensitively with children and adults
• The ability to work with a range of colleagues

The successful candidate will become part of an oversubscribed, flourishing school for girls aged 11 to 18, with confident, courteous, articulate students and an ethos of empowerment. The school is committed to providing the best learning opportunities in a safe, secure and friendly environment with dedicated colleagues who strive for excellence.

• Welcoming and friendly colleagues
• An inspiring and inclusive educational setting equipped with outstanding facilities, including "The Platform"-adedicated hub for Special Educational Needs and student wellbeing-alongside anon-site farm, an art gallery, and a school railway.
  High quality CPD (Continuous Professional Development)
• Access to the Schools Advisory Service (SAS), the Trust's employee well-being support and medical programme. This includes 24-hour-a-day access to a GP helpline for you and those within your household, a counselling service, stress management, weight loss programme, physiotherapy, menopause support and much more.
• Increased priority in admission to our school for your child/ren
• Close proximity to the M25, Romford Railway Station (Elizabeth Line) and on a main bus route

Visits to the school are welcomed.

The Frances Bardsley Academy is a large secondary school situated in Romford, Havering. With beautiful buildings and a stunning site, the school has been recognised as '
Ofsted Outstanding
' for Behaviour& Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership & Management. The school boasts a Progress 8 score of +0.39, showcasing its commitment to academic excellence.

The Frances Bardsley Academy is dedicated to the growth and development of its teachers and leaders, providing ample opportunities for professional development and career progression.

At the LIFE Education Trust, our mission is '
Tobuild great learning communities where children flourish
'. To accomplish our mission, we keep our 3 core beliefs at the heart of everything wedo
: Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity and Heartfelt Compassion. We support our schools to deliver excellent pupil outcomes, create vibrant, exciting environments and offer rewarding careers for employees.

The Trust reserves the rightto interview before the deadline date.

We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and all parts of the community, particularly people from ethnic minorities who are currently under-represented. LIFE Education Trust is anequal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate tothe post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.