We wish to appoint a motivated and committed Learning Support Assistant to start as soon as possible. There is a potential for this role to include lesson cover duties.

Lincoln Christ's Hospital School, located near Lincoln's beautiful cathedral, is truly comprehensive, with over 1,300 students on roll, including over 200 in the Sixth Form. In our latest OFSTED report (March 2018), we were rated as being Good in all areas.

Learning Support Assistant

G3 Points 6 – 9 £17,939 (actual salary) 32.5 hours per week, 39 working weeks per year

Learning Support Assistant with lesson cover duties (up to 5 p/w)

G4 Point 9 – 12 £18,923 (actual salary); 32.5 hours per week, 39 working weeks per year

This is a good opportunity for any individual who wishes to work in education and who believes that every child deserves the best opportunities possible to be able to succeed. Ongoing professional development is an integral part of this role and will be provided as part of your employment.

The Learning Support Assistant will work under the guidance of teaching and SEN staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement work programmes with individuals/groups in or out of the classroom. The Learning Support Assistant with lesson cover duties will also supervise whole classes during the short term absence of teachers.

The right candidate will be empathetic to the diverse needs and abilities that some of our most challenging students have, and should understand the principles of inclusion in a mainstream school.

The successful candidate will manage the behaviour of students in line with the academy’s Behaviour Policy. You must be well organised and have the ability to prioritise your workload to ensure that deadlines are met. The ability to work on your own initiative and work within a team environment is key.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. To comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

We welcome visitors to the school. Visits can be arranged through Miss Charlotte Hart, PA to the Headteacher, via email to chart@lchs.uk or 01522 881144.

Application forms and a full job description can be downloaded from our website. Completed application forms and covering letters should be sent for the attention of Miss Charlotte Hart, PA to the Headteacher, via email to chart@lchs.uk. We do not accept CVs. The school reserves the right to interview early.

Closing Date: Friday 14th April 2023

Anticipated interview date: Week beginning 17th April 2023

The school is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All Pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education".

School Contact Details

LINCOLN CHRIST’S HOSPITAL SCHOOL
WRAGBY ROAD, LINCOLN, LN2 4PN
Tel: 01522 881144
Email: chart@lchs.uk

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.