Due to an increase in pupil and student numbers, we are looking to recruit a number of Learning Support Assistants to support young people within our School and within our College in Bolton.
Working with children and young people with special educational need and disability can be a challenging but rewarding job whatever the role; it’s a job that requires enthusiasm, dedication, energy, and a sense of humour. However, if you are committed to helping improve the lives of disabled children, your own life will be enriched from the satisfaction you get from seeing each individual make progress against adversity.
Please be aware that this is not a term time only position. You will be paid for 37 hours per week during each 12 month period. Annual leave can be booked in advance with your line manager but cannot be taken during the 40 weeks (38 weeks + 2 weeks training) of the academic year.
The core hours of work during term time (38 weeks) are 38.5 per week (8.30 am until 4.00 pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 8.30 am until 5.00 pm on a Wednesday)
Additional hours must be worked during school term time or by assisting with transport runs before and/or after school hours.
Salary: £18,198 – £19,312 per annum (plus the opportunity to earn an additional £2500 for additional responsibilities)
What we offer:
– In addition to the stipulated salary there is the opportunity to earn additional payments for undertaking additional responsibilities.
– Excellent Career Progression – opportunities for staff who want to climb the career ladder.
– Training Opportunities – we have an extensive range of training available delivered by experienced practitioners.
– Staff recognition schemes such as employee of the month and long service awards.
– Staff Council – Gives a voice to staff members to suggest and implement change.
– Group Income Protection Scheme. This provides a guaranteed income for employees who are unable to work as a result of illness or injury.
– Employee Assistance Programme. A 24 hour helpline to support you through any of life’s issued or problems.
With a clear career path and excellent training and support on offer, you would have the opportunity to develop an exciting and rewarding career within a rapidly developing charitable organisation, whilst making a positive impact upon the lives of the children Birtenshaw supports.
Birtenshaw Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and expect all employees to share and uphold this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, this means that any potential employee is still required to disclose what would normally be considered a “spent” conviction. Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed via DBS website.
Application deadline: 26/01/2022 at 12 noon