ABOUT THE ACADEMY

Gosforth Academy is a successful academy with a superb record of academic excellence and achievement. Supporting around 2,000 students from Year 5 through to Sixth Form, our principal aim is to encourage high expectations and high standards of achievement, both academic and personal. Our values embrace honesty, trust, reliability, respect for the legitimate rights of others, care for the weaker members of society, regard for the environment and a kindness towards other people. At Gosforth Academy we offer our students excellent facilities and comprehensive choices, including an established rugby ACE programme with Newcastle Falcons. Our academy We offer our staff a positive and thriving working environment, and as a large academy part of Gosforth Group multi-academy trust, we can provide you with personal and career development opportunities. If you are passionate about providing a first-class education to our students and want to join a successful team - we want to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to Gosforth Academy’s Learning Support Department. The successful candidate will play a key role in working alongside students with a range of needs. The Learning Support Department works across all Key Stages to ensure up to date and accurate information is available for class teachers, and that students are supported to ensure they can access the curriculum.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing strong pastoral links for the students they work with. In addition, the post holder will be expected, where necessary, to support the wider work of the Student Support Base (SSB). 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We would particularly welcome applications from individuals who are:

• Knowledgeable of SEN
• Experience supporting individuals with learning difficulties or disabilities and young people
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A commitment to providing high-quality student support
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with outstanding attention to detail
• Resilience and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances
• A high degree of emotional intelligence
• Excellent communication skills
• A problem solver with a high level of initiative
• An approachable, flexible and effective team player

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• A competitive salary 
• Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
• An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals 
• Enthusiastic and motivated students 
• An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development 
• A school with its community at heart 
• An exciting programme of staff wellbeing activities 
• Wider career development opportunities to be involved across Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further or would like an informal visit of the school, please contact Rebecca Coady, SENCO, rebecca.coady@ga.newcastle.sch.uk, or if you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: recruitment@gosforthgroup.org.uk.

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date. 

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Following the shortlisting process, where applicable, candidates who attend interview will be reimbursed reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation. 

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