Learning Support AssistantEDV/2025/OCA/61446
Learning Support AssistantEDV/2025/OCA/61446
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About This Role
We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work, under the guidance of our SENCO, with our students in individual, small group or classroom-based settings to support progress across the curriculum. You will have a genuine passion and belief in the potential of every pupil and be able to relate to young people and adults within the learning environment and be versatile, resilient and able to adapt your practice wherever necessary to support across all key stages. The successful candidate will also contribute towards the provision of care, guidance and support for our students.
About This Role
We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work, under the guidance of our SENCO, with our students in individual, small group or classroom-based settings to support progress across the curriculum. You will have a genuine passion and belief in the potential of every pupil and be able to relate to young people and adults within the learning environment and be versatile, resilient and able to adapt your practice wherever necessary to support across all key stages. The successful candidate will also contribute towards the provision of care, guidance and support for our students.
This role is offered on a fixed term basis for 1 year, working for 37 hours per week, term time plus 5 development days (39 working weeks).
Ormiston Chadwick Academy opened in Widnes in September 2014 serving the community of West Widnes. Our Academy is large enough to offer an outstanding curriculum but small enough to have a strong community ethos in which all students are known and nurtured to achieve their potential.
Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust? Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
* The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
* Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
* Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
* A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
Our Ideal Candidate Would
* Have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with people at all levels
* Have a good standard of education to GCSE level in English & Maths
* Possess good ICT skills
* Be reliable, conscientious and committed to supporting students in all aspects of learning
* Be enthusiastic with the ability to relate to young people
* Understand the importance of this role and be a team player
* Be calm, but with a good sense of humour
If you would relish the opportunity of working with us, then we would welcome your application.
If you have any queries, please contact the academy via email at: admin@ocacademy.co.uk
The closing date for applications is 27th June 2025, early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.
Ormiston Chadwick Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
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