Learning Support Assistant with administrative duties
This is a part time, term time only position, fixed term until 31st August 2025, working 19.5 hours per week.
We are seeking to appoint an energetic and caring Learning Support Assistant, who can work with our Support Team, to enhance the learning and progress of students within the school.
Ranelagh is an 11-18 coeducational, Anglican Academy (converter) which is oversubscribed and has an excellent reputation for academic achievement and positive school ethos. The school has had five ‘outstanding’ OFSTED reports.
The role will be varied and interesting, working with students with a range of needs and across a number of subject areas.
The equivalent of GCSE Grade C, or above, in English and Maths is essential for this post. Previous experience of working with students aged 11-19 is desirable.
Ranelagh School has a clear focus on excellence, with the students at the heart of everything we do. It is expected that anyone joining the team will be able to fully support the unique ethos of the school.
If you are interested in learning more about this position, please contact the Headteacher via the School Office on 01344 421233 or by email, at enquiries@ranelagh.bonitas.org.uk
Closing Date for applications is Wednesday 15th January 2025 at midday.
We reserve the right to remove this advert once sufficient applications have been received.
Salary Details
Actual annual salary: £12,925, including London Weighting.
Address
Ranelagh School
Ranelagh Drive
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 9DA
Supporting documents
Deadline and how to apply
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 15th January 2025 at midday.
Please apply here https://ats-bracknellschooljobs.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/300296?ga_client_id=14aed961-b769-4b39-8d78-c5ba63450775
The school reserves the right to close this advert early in the event that sufficient applications have been received.
Safer Recruitment Statement
Safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices share this commitment. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children/young people/adults at risk.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration form, when you will need to tell us about any spent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings which may later appear on your DBS Certificate. To find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk
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Pre–employment medical check
You may be asked about your physical ability to perform the job during interview. As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire from which our Occupational Health Advisor will assess your medical suitability to do the job. You may be required to attend a medical examination.
References
On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. If you have previously worked with children at least one must be from this employer. References will not be accepted from relatives or people writing solely in the capacity of friends. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.
Employment
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