Assistant Teacher for Access to Learning Centre

The St Lawrence Academy is a thriving Church Academy that has successfully served its local community since opening in 2008 and provides children with fantastic opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. We are part of St Lawrence Academies Trust which is a new church based Multi-Academy Trust wanting to serve the young people and communities that our schools are set in. It is a mixed multi academy Trust with church and community schools from both the primary to the secondary phase..  Directors of St Lawrence Academies Trust and the Diocese of Lincoln are looking for an inspirational and talented person; one who can lead the academy towards achieving academic excellence for our students and enable them to fully flourish. 

The St Lawrence is an-oversubscribed academy for 11-16 year old students of all abilities. Our PAN now stands at 165 per year. 

We serve a diverse community in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. We are an inclusive Academy striving to meet the needs of all our learners in our caring environment. Students from all backgrounds and faiths, regardless of ability, are welcome. We are sponsored by the Diocese of Lincoln and have a strong Christian ethos.

We are looking for an ambitious and highly motivated individual to take on the role of:-

Assistant Teacher for Access to Learning Centre

32.25 hours per week - term time only + 5 days

Required ASAP or September 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our newly established Access to Learning Centre . You will  support the education of an identified group of students with challenging behaviour. You will support with delivering a curriculum that meets the needs of these students outside of the mainstream classrooms,  our Access to Learning Centre  is designed to provide a transformational learning experience for every individual. The role will focus on supporting students academically and socially; removing barriers to learning and raising levels of achievement. The successful candidate may be required to work with students who have a range of Special Educational and Disability Needs. You will support students to achieve academic and social targets, develop strategies for independent learning, enhance motivation and raise aspirations.  There is the possibility of flexible hours to be considered or a 4 day position. 

The successful candidate will:

• Have a passion for supporting students with academic difficulties and challenging behaviour
• Have the ability to support an inspiring and dynamic learning environment 
• Have experience of supporting students academically and socially
• Demonstrate a clear commitment to raising achievement and developing excellence
• Be passionate about transforming the lives of young people
• Be well organised, inspirational, ambitious and hard working
• Have the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Have flexibility in approach, vision and commitment 
• Have the ability to support and communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
• Have the ability to cope with challenging situations and display relentless perseverance, determination and resilience

We can offer: 

• An inclusive and inspirational church school environment within wonderful and vibrant buildings
• Superb resources and facilities
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Supportive and engaged leadership team, with a track record of developing staff to middle and senior leadership
• An outstanding community of staff and local governing board who work as a strong team to best support our students.
• A broad 3 year Key Stage 3 curriculum and 2 year Key Stage 4 curriculum with a philosophy of valuing all subjects
• A bespoke programme of induction and professional development personalised to help develop individual staff*
• A  culture that prioritises students, their personal development and wellbeing, above everything else
• High standards and expectations of  academic success and care, support and personal development of our students
• Access to Google documents and web based software packages

This post would suit:

• A person with previous experience of supporting children academically in a classroom who display challenging behaviour and who enjoys helping young people

For further details about The St Lawrence Academy and St Lawrence Academies Trust  and an application pack please see our website at www.tsla.co.uk   

The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with students.  Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Helen Hill, Inclusion Manager and Associate Assistant Senior Leader on 01724 842447 or email to hhill@tsla.co.uk

To apply for this post please apply online.

**Mid year term time adjustment if start before September 2025

** NJC pay award April 2025 pending