Childwall Sports & Science Academy,  is seeking a caring, committed and enthusiastic SEND Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team.

This rewarding role involves supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including pupils with Autism/ASC, helping them to access learning, achieve their EHCP outcomes and thrive both academically and personally. You will work closely with teachers and the SEND team, delivering interventions, promoting positive behaviour and supporting students on a one-to-one, small-group and classroom basis. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting students with SEND, particularly Autism/ASC.
• Holds GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Is committed to inclusion and helping every student achieve their potential.
• Can work collaboratively as part of a supportive school team.

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive Trust committed to staff wellbeing.
• Excellent professional development and training opportunities.
• Coaching, mentoring and career progression support.
• Occupational health and employee assistance programmes.
• A competitive pension scheme and family-friendly policies. 

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and want to join an ambitious and inclusive school community, we would love to hear from you.

Right to Work 

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as the Trust does not hold a Skilled Worker sponsor licence.

Safeguarding Statement

Lydiate Learning Trust is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Posts at the Trust are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and any adult cautions or spent convictions that are not protected or defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) order 2020.

We comply with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) code of practice. Shortlisted candidates are required to declare any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect their suitability to work with children. As a result of amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions order 1975) in 2013 and 2020, some minor offences are now protected (filtered) and should not be disclosed to us, and we cannot take these offences into account.