Join South Gloucestershire and Stroud Academy Trust and be part of educating the workforce of the future, whilst receiving training and development to support your transition into an exciting new career.
We’re really keen to hear from enthusiastic, committed potential employees of the future. For our part, we will provide you with a rewarding career and the development and support you need to make this transition successful.
You will become part of the SGS family, which includes other schools within the Trust and SGS College.
Many valuable staff benefits. Including:
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Free Parking
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Cycle to work scheme
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Discounted shopping benefits
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Excellent Pension Schemes: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for Corporate staff and Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) for academic staff
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Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources via SGS College’s occupational health portal.
What support is available to me?
You will be invited to attend our comprehensive induction programme and get up to date with all statutory and mandatory training. You will be entitled to a selection of training and development opportunities to support your professional and personal development.
Salary Range: SCP5-SCP9 – £25,583–£27,254 (pro rata estimate (due to term time only contract) £22,200-£23,651)
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract Type: Permanent. 0.8 FTE. Term-time Only. Subject to a probation period.
Hours: 8:30-16:30 Mon, Tues, Thurs. 8:30-16:00 Fri (30 minutes flexible working at the start and end of the day)
Advert Closing Date: 9th June
Expected Interview Date: 16th June
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
As a Learning Support Assistant your role will involve you assisting with general support throughout the school. You will be taking on 1:1 sessions and small groups, as well as supporting whole classes. In general, you will be supporting SEND pupils through the academic, social and emotional elements of school life. You will be expected to promote and secure high standards of teaching and learning, whilst supporting pupil achievement and progression. You will need to actively contribute to SGS Pegasus School vision, aims and objectives.
This is a role which involves working very closely with Special Educational Needs students, individually and in groups, to enable them to take the fullest advantage of all that takes place at Pegasus School. You will take a proactive role in ensuring that students have full access to the curriculum, working closely with teachers and other supporting professionals to identify and meet student needs. You will be somebody who is able to build positive relationships with young people so that alongside their academic development, they are well-prepared for life beyond Pegasus School. You will help our students to work well as part of a team, with mutual respect; to understand their own rights and work for the rights of others, and to build the skills necessary for independent study. You should be prepared and have some knowledge of working with children from all age ranges from 4-19. All LSAs at Pegasus may be asked to support with intimate care.
We are looking for someone to work across KS3 classes. Children are typically working at KS2.
Why choose SGS Pegasus?
In joining the Pegasus team, you will have the opportunity to work at an inclusive and forward-thinking school. You should be prepared to work with children from all age ranges from 4-19. You will also benefit from the specialist knowledge and training from across our experienced and specialist staff.
SGS Pegasus School is a school for children and young people with autism, located in Patchway, South Gloucestershire. We at SGS Pegasus look beyond autism in order to create an individual academic, social and
emotional learning experience to ensure each of our children realises their potential. We aim to develop the whole child by creating a bespoke learning experience that celebrates their talents and successes.
SGS Pegasus serves a vibrant multi-cultural in-take and celebrates diversity. Pegasus’ leadership and staff are passionate about the development of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and want this to be reflected throughout the school including representation within the staff body. A proportion of students are from different minority groups and disadvantaged backgrounds. Students are excited to learn and are real ambassadors for our diverse community. They benefit from a positive and supportive learning environment.
The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory Disclosure Certificate, Enhanced with Children’s Barred list check, and complete a Childcare Disqualification Declaration, as a requirement of the job.
South Gloucestershire and Stroud Academy Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.
Safeguarding
All applicants will be required to undertake the appropriate safeguarding and background checks. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and to commence interviews prior to the advertised closing date. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Job Description and Person Specification: Please find attached.
To Apply:
Please complete the application form attached to this job advert and return it to our HR Team at:
