Sixth Form Learning Assistant
School Support Staff

Deanery C.E. High School
Frog Lane
Wigan
WN1 1HQ  
  
Grade 5 - £13,417 - £15,110 per annum. £10.34 - £11.64 per hour  
   
30 hours and 25 minutes per week, term time working 38 weeks per year  
  
Temporary to 31 August 2020  
   
Required from September 2019  
  
Working hours: 8.30am – 3.15pm with a 40 minute lunch break  
  
A Church School committed to excellence in Christian Education.  
  
Do you want to work in a forward-looking and successful 11-18 Church of England High School?   
  
The Governors are looking to appoint a high-calibre Learning Assistant to work with an enthusiastic team of staff to provide assistance and support to Sixth Form students, including high needs students, promoting self-esteem and facilitating the highest possible levels of achievement.  
  
The successful candidate will:  
  • Plan and deliver lesson support, placement support and personal assistance for high need Sixth Form students
  • Create opportunities for students to actively engage in learning opportunities, including individual and group support sessions with students
  • Develop and use specialist skills (in literacy, numeracy or behavioural) to facilitate student learning
  • Assist with planning, preparation and development of work programmes for individuals and groups of students who are underachieving and prepare resources to support learning activities
  • To develop and deliver appropriate interventions to assist students within their course of study, including students with English as an additional language
  • Work as part of a team to ensure that the well-being, social and personal development of students enhances learning opportunities and life skills
  • Deliver specified work to individuals and groups, as required
  • Maintain student records and files and maintain confidentiality in and outside the workplace
  • Encourage students to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all students in activities, including involvement in wider aspects of college life
  • Report on the impact of learning support and regularly communicate with sixth form and subject staff
  • Have experience of working as part of a team and of working with young people in a secondary school or college  
This post offers good opportunities for continuous personal and professional development for the successful candidates.   

In return we can offer:  
  • A hardworking and committed team of staff
  • Well motivated students and supportive parents
  • A distinctive Christian ethos
  • A new school building with excellent facilities 
  • The progress made by the majority of pupils currently in the school is improving strongly and rapidly. Their progress is now good.
  • Teaching is good. Teachers are knowledgeable about their subjects and most provide suitable stretch and challenge for pupils.
  • Pupils have positive attitudes to learning. They take pride in their work and behave well in lessons and at social times.
Ofsted 2016  
   
Applications are invited from candidates able to uphold the Christian ethos of the school.   
   
Completed applications should be returned via email to Mrs Tracy Wogan, HR & Admin Manager at swogant@deanery.wigan.sch.uk.   
  
To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:
   
Job Description / Person Specification
Application Form
School DBS Applicant Information
Guidance for Safer Working Practices
   
If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 597501, email swogant@deanery.wigan.sch.uk or visit www.deanery.wigan.sch.uk.   
   
Interview date: To be confirmed  
  
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures  
  
The employer is committed to safeguarding
Location
The Deanery CE High
Vacancy Description
 
Deanery C.E. High School
Frog Lane
Wigan
WN1 1HQ  
  
Grade 5 - £13,417 - £15,110 per annum. £10.34 - £11.64 per hour  
   
30 hours and 25 minutes per week, term time working 38 weeks per year  
  
Temporary to 31 August 2020  
   
Required from September 2019  
  
Working hours: 8.30am – 3.15pm with a 40 minute lunch break  
  
A Church School committed to excellence in Christian Education.  
  
Do you want to work in a forward-looking and successful 11-18 Church of England High School?   
  
The Governors are looking to appoint a high-calibre Learning Assistant to work with an enthusiastic team of staff to provide assistance and support to Sixth Form students, including high needs students, promoting self-esteem and facilitating the highest possible levels of achievement.  
  
The successful candidate will:  
  • Plan and deliver lesson support, placement support and personal assistance for high need Sixth Form students
  • Create opportunities for students to actively engage in learning opportunities, including individual and group support sessions with students
  • Develop and use specialist skills (in literacy, numeracy or behavioural) to facilitate student learning
  • Assist with planning, preparation and development of work programmes for individuals and groups of students who are underachieving and prepare resources to support learning activities
  • To develop and deliver appropriate interventions to assist students within their course of study, including students with English as an additional language
  • Work as part of a team to ensure that the well-being, social and personal development of students enhances learning opportunities and life skills
  • Deliver specified work to individuals and groups, as required
  • Maintain student records and files and maintain confidentiality in and outside the workplace
  • Encourage students to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all students in activities, including involvement in wider aspects of college life
  • Report on the impact of learning support and regularly communicate with sixth form and subject staff
  • Have experience of working as part of a team and of working with young people in a secondary school or college  
This post offers good opportunities for continuous personal and professional development for the successful candidates.   

In return we can offer:  
  • A hardworking and committed team of staff
  • Well motivated students and supportive parents
  • A distinctive Christian ethos
  • A new school building with excellent facilities 
  • The progress made by the majority of pupils currently in the school is improving strongly and rapidly. Their progress is now good.
  • Teaching is good. Teachers are knowledgeable about their subjects and most provide suitable stretch and challenge for pupils.
  • Pupils have positive attitudes to learning. They take pride in their work and behave well in lessons and at social times.
Ofsted 2016  
   
Applications are invited from candidates able to uphold the Christian ethos of the school.   
   
Completed applications should be returned via email to Mrs Tracy Wogan, HR & Admin Manager at swogant@deanery.wigan.sch.uk.   
  
To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:
   
Job Description / Person Specification
Application Form
School DBS Applicant Information
Guidance for Safer Working Practices
   
If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 597501, email swogant@deanery.wigan.sch.uk or visit www.deanery.wigan.sch.uk.   
   
Interview date: To be confirmed  
  
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures  
  
The employer is committed to safeguarding