St Margaret's Church of England Academy is an ambitious and progressive 11-18 Academy in Liverpool with approximately 1000 students on roll. St Margaret's has a long standing reputation in Liverpool for delivering high quality, Christian education and, as an all boys academy with a mixed sixth form, St Margaret's attracts young people from across Liverpool and remains popular choice for parents and young people alike.

St Margaret's Church of England Academy is committed to ensuring that every student makes the most of their potential, ensuring that every person within our community can flourish & thrive. The Academy is working hard to ensure that the highest quality of teaching, with bespoke CPD for all staff is in place, that there is the best possible student support, and the most appropriate and innovative curriculum is embedded.

The Academy is part of the All Saints Multi Academy Trust. All Saints Multi Academy Trust is a joint Church of England and Catholic Academy trust, making it incredibly unique. At present, the Trust is made up of five primary schools, four secondary schools, and two sixth form colleges. We will be welcoming more schools into the Trust family over the next 12 months, and we are excited at this prospect of growth. There is a trust wide commitment to improve, accelerate and enable ambitious life goals amongst all young people in their academies. The headteachers within the trust work closely together to innovate share good practice and most importantly support each other through various networks and opportunities. The trust has a strong central team who support each academy and headteacher with key functions, which allows the headteachers to focus on school improvement and improving standards for the young people that they serve.

Our Mission, Ethos & Values

Inspired by the knowledge and love of God we all come together to learn in a Christian community where we are valued for who we are and who we could become.

Our Ethos:

It is intended that education at St Margaret’s should be both life-lasting and life-enhancing. Our mission statement focuses on the work and the life of the school which takes place in an orderly atmosphere where self-discipline, mutual respect and the welfare of each individual is greatly valued. Importance is given to regular worship, religious education in the classroom and on the general presentation of Christianity in the school family.

The school presents the teachings of Jesus but recognises that commitment is a matter which must be left to each individual. We regard the school as an extension of the family. We want everyone to enjoy their time with us, to be proud of their school and to uphold the principles that underpin a Christian School.

Our Values:

As an Academy we have adopted 3 Christian values which we feel are the basis of our community.

Compassion

Resilience

Respect

Learning Support Assistant

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Establishment: St Margaret's Church of England Academy Location: St Margaret's Church of England Academy Salary: 22737.00 - 23500.00 Department: Learning Support Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 13/01/2025 00:00 Interview Date: 27/01/2025 Start Date: ASAP

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Hours per Week: 35.00 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: ASMAT Support Staff | SCP3 - SCP5

The Role

Role: Learning Support Assistant

Grade: SCP3 – SCP5

Contract: Permanent

Reports to: Assistant Headteacher

Job Focus

The Academy of St. Margaret’s are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Learning Support Assistant to support our students on a permanent basis. This role will support students with special educational needs and disabilities; helping improve their outcomes.

This is an exciting time to join the Academy as we are part of the All Saints Multi Academy Trust. The Trust is committed to improving, accelerating and enabling ambitious life goals amongst all young people in their academies.

Core Responsibilities & Tasks

Provide learning activities for classes/individuals under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher in order to progress students’ learning.
Assess, and report on development, progress and attainment as agreed with the teacher.
Monitor and record student responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved easily to the attention of the teacher.
Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, writing reports and records as required.
Support learning by selecting appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities.
Provide particular and skilled support to all students in a particular learning area from within the overall national curriculum.
Be involved in planning, organising and implementing SEN Support Plans, including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews.
Consult with children and their families and carers and other adults as directed. • Administer first aid when required.

Communication and Liaison

Communicate effectively with the parents of students as appropriate.
Where appropriate, communicate and co-operate with persons or bodies outside the Academy.
Follow agreed policies for communications in the Academy.

Additional Notes

The job purpose and key statements remain indicative and by no means exclusive. Given the evolving needs of the Trust, flexibility among staff is very important. All staff may be required to undertake other such reasonable duties as may be required from time to time in line with the grade of their post.
An Enhanced DBS Check will be requested on successful application to a position at the Trust.
The Trust operates a non-smoking policy.

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent		Essential
Current First Aid qualification		Essential