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Learning Support Assistant - Returners

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only (Temporary)
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
11/01/2019
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 18/01/2019 12:30
Salary:
£17,391 pro rata
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Vacancy ID:
182778
Employment Location:
Sunderland
Closing date:
18 Jan
Further Information
Thornhill Academy
Thornholme Road
Sunderland
SR2 7NA

Telephone: 0191 5007981
Email:Enquiries@thornhillacademy.com

Learning Support Assistant - Returners

Grade 1 - Term Time £17,391 per annum, pro rata Term Time + 5 Days
(One year in the first instance)

Required for January, 2019


Thornhill Academy is an 11 to 16 secondary school, with 580 pupils, which occupies a large site in close proximity to Sunderland City Centre. Thornhill Academy also host the provision of the Returners unit on behalf of Sunderland Local authority. The Returners provision is a pupil referral unit for pupils with poor attendance as a result of mental health issues, anxiety and autism. Thornhill Academy offers pupils and staff rewarding and deeply engaging experiences and supports them on their journey to become inspirational and reflective practitioners, improving life for all in our community.

We are seeking to appoint a talented and committed individual to join our Learning Support Department within the Returners provision here at Thornhill Academy. The role of the Teaching Assistant will be to work with pupils with identified mental health issues and SEND needs in order to promote their inclusion and to provide support for teaching and personalised learning.

Closing date for applications: Friday 18th January 2019 at 12.30pm

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and equality of opportunity. In line with safer recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken prior to an appointment being confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring check. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils

Applications to be returned to by post to:

Thornhill Academy
Thornholme Road
Sunderland
SR2 7NA

Or via email: Enquiries@thornhillacademy.com
Please note
This job is closed for applications.