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Graduate Assistant - Learning Assistant

Salary SCP 9-11. FTE £27,254-£28,142 – TTO £23,938-£24,718
Hours Fixed term 1 year – 36.5 hours per week term time only
Location King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
Closing date 02.02.26
Interview date TBC

 

King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is a mixed 11-18 academy serving a vibrant and diverse community.
Judged to be Good by Ofsted (February 2023), we are proud of our committed staff and aspirational pupils. 

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious graduate who might be considering a career in education, to gain valuable experience by joining our fantastic inclusion team. As a non-teaching role, the post holder will be responsible for supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, to help them engage with learning and secure good progress. 

The successful candidate will be:
•    Highly motivated and enthusiastic
•    Have high expectations of students and what they can achieve
•    Have an understanding of strategies which address barriers to learning
•    A committed team player

We can offer you:
•    Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
•    A modern, well-resourced environment
•    Supportive, enthusiastic and committed colleagues
•    Access to a range of CPD and training tailored to your needs

About the Academy Trust
The King Edward VI Foundation, Birmingham, is a progressive charitable organisation which has supported excellence in education across the City since 1552.  Our schools are diverse in nature but have a common purpose and commitment to achieving our mission of “making Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK”.  
Our Academy Trust currently consists of two independent schools, six selective, and five non selective academies.  Our recent expansion into a wider diversity of local communities is enabling us to accelerate our strategies for improving the life chances of young people in Birmingham, whatever their background.  
The King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham (“the Academy Trust”) was established in 2017 and is made up of the academies outlined above.  The academies receive back office central support services including governance, from the Foundation Office (a central support services function), with several staff being seconded from the Foundation to deliver support services to the Academy Trust and the academies themselves.
Our highly focused five-year strategy aims to build on our existing strengths and heritage and deliver our ambitious growth strategy which aims to bring in a further five academies over the next five years.   

How to Apply
A full job description and an application pack for this post, can be found using the links at the top of this page.

Call:        0121 647 2471
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Post:      King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
               Sheldon Heath Road
               Sheldon
               Birmingham
               B26 2RZ

The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham is an educational charity supporting eleven schools and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
CHARITY NUMBER: 529051

The Trust

King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Registered number 10654935. Registered office: Foundation Office, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2UD. Tel: 0121 472 1147. https://kingedwardvifoundation.co.uk

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