Excelsior Academy opened in 2008 and serves pupils aged 11–19. It operates within one of the most challenging communities locally and nationally, and provides high-quality teaching, exceptional facilities, and excellent resources for over 1,500 pupils. The Academy is oversubscribed in most year groups.
We are looking for a learning support assistant apprentice based in our secondary school who would like to develop a career in teaching whilst completing a level 3 qualification in teaching assistant with PEAK apprenticeships. The purpose of the role will be to work directly with pupils, providing one to one or group support to pupils of all abilities, including those who are gifted and talented as well as those who demonstrate difficulties in accessing the curriculum. This includes planned sessions as well as responding to situations as they arise.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement the school's policies and procedures with regards to learning, attendance and behaviour.
- Work directly with pupils, including those with poor or challenging behaviour, higher ability students and in-year admissions in a variety of settings including one to one, small group and in class support. This will include planned provision as well as responding to situations that might arise on a day-to-day basis.
- Provide high quality intervention based on the individual needs of the child
- Deliver literacy strategies with pupils.
- Work with parents and carers to promote positive attitudes to learning.
- Contribute to Academy target setting, tracking and monitoring pupils’ behaviour and attitude to learning, and work with staff to set targets and monitor progress in these areas.
- Identify where there are concerns about pupils’ behaviour and ensure that appropriate action is taken.
- Work with appropriate agencies to provide pupil support.
Other Duties
● Any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Headteacher. The above duties do not define or include all tasks required of the post holder. Duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the level of responsibility.
Health and Safety
● Ensuring that area of work complies with legislation relating to Health & Safety and observe and implement specific responsibilities in relation to these matters as detailed in the Policy for Health & Safety.
Safeguarding
● Provide support in an emergency or evacuation situation, in a calm professional manner. Actively provide information to any emergency service when requested to do so
● Be aware and familiar with Academy policies and other guidance on the safeguarding and promotion of wellbeing of children and young people. Taking appropriate action in accordance with academy policies and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 where required.
Desired Qualifications: GCSE maths and English at grades 4/C or above or equivalent
Interview will be held on week commencing 7th September
Start date: September 2026
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship
Pay: £8.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Level 4 in Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
Work Location: In person
