Apprentice Learning Assistant

Welland Academy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Welland Academy seeks a Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term contract for up to 18 months. The candidate will assist the class teacher and provide support to pupils, requiring excellent communication skills and an understanding of complex needs. Join a vibrant, supportive environment within a Multi Academy Trust dedicated to professional development.

Benefits

Access to Perkbox for discounts

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Continuous support and training

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Ability to form good working relationships.
• Understanding of the academy’s pupils' complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities of pupils and assist with self-help skills.
• Ensure health and safety of all pupils.
• Prepare curriculum equipment and learning resources.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Understanding of Complex Needs

Hands-on Approach

Job description

Fixed term for up to 18 months.

Working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Standard, you will assist the class teacher to provide high quality teaching and learning support to pupils.

Main responsibilities (with support and under supervision):

• Supervising the activities of individuals or groups of pupil
• Assisting pupils with a variety of personal self-help skills
• Ensuring the health and safety of all pupils at all times
• Assisting pupils in the use of all classroom resources
• Preparing curriculum equipment and learning resources for the classroom

We are looking for someone with:

• excellent communication skills
• the ability to form good working relationships within a professional environment
• an understanding and awareness of the complex needs of the academy’s pupils
• a hands – on and practical approach to work

You will gain:

• full training for your role within the Trust
• continuous support with both your qualification and work tasks

About Us:

Our academy is larger than the average Primary academy. It opened in 2013 and boasts a fantastic new building and a vibrant atmosphere. The academy is part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT). All GAT academies work collaboratively to share best practice and are supported by the expertise within the Central Team to enable them to focus on teaching and learning. The staff, pupils and facilities at this academy make it a great place to work. Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

In Return:

You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.

We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
• Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
• Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
• A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.