Learning and Extended Schools Support Assistant

Lubenham All Saints Church of England Primary School; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 9,500 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Well-being services

LGPS pension

Staff development opportunities

Bike to work scheme

Job summary

Lubenham All Saints Church of England Primary School in Market Harborough is looking for a part-time, permanent Learning Support Assistant (Grade 5). The role covers 17.5 hours per week across 39 weeks (38 term weeks plus one holiday week) with a salary of £10,530 (Annual Actual).

You will support the class teacher in planned activities, help with breakfast club duties, and contribute to pupils’ numeracy and literacy development.

Qualifications

• Organised and reliable with strong attention to detail.
• A good communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Willing to learn and take on a variety of tasks.
• Has experience of working with children.
• Has a good level of literacy and numeracy.
• Is patient, engaging, caring and creative.
• Is able to work in a team.
• Is self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality and safeguarding procedures at all times.
• Provide supported delivery of planned whole class activities.
• Work under supervision to carry out activities with pupils or small groups and provide feedback on progress.
• Help prepare and maintain a safe and secure learning environment.
• Observe and feed back pupil performance and behaviour to the teacher.
• Support development of pupils’ numeracy and literacy across the curriculum.
• Prepare ICT resources to support learning.
• Supervise breakfast club and support pupils’ social development.
• Assist with after-school club duties as required.

Skills

Organised and reliable

Good communicator

Team player

Patient and creative

Willing to learn

Experience with children

Literacy and numeracy

Education

NVQ 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Part time, permanent

Grade 5, 17.5 hours, 39 weeks (38 term time + 1 week during holidays)

£10,530 (Annual Actual)

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7.45am - 11.15am

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Organised and reliable, with strong attention to detail.
• A good communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Willing to learn and take on a variety of tasks.
• Has experience of working with children.
• Has a good level of literacy and numeracy.
• Is patient, engaging, caring and creative.
• Is able to work in a team.
• Is be self-motivated.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding procedures at all times.
• To provide agreed support to the teacher in the delivery of planned whole class learning activities.
• To work under the direct supervision of a teacher to carry out planned learning activities with individual pupils or small groups, providing feedback on their engagement in activities and their achievement of the desired learning objectives.
• To help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the teacher’s lesson plans.
• To observe and feed back to the teacher on pupil performance and behaviour, taking action as appropriate in line with relevant school policies.
• To support the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of pupils, including contributing ideas and suggestions to support planning, to meet their development needs.
• To interact with and respond positively to children, young people and adults.
• To develop positive relationships with colleagues, providing consistent and effective support and working constructively as a member of the school staff team.
• To support pupils to improve their numeracy and literacy skills through focused learning activities and more generally across the curriculum.
• To prepare and utilise ICT resources to support pupils learning.
• Supervise pupils attending the breakfast club provision.
• Support pupils social, emotional and personal development.
• Prepare and serve simple breakfasts in accordance with food hygiene guidance.
• Support the day-to-day organisation and smooth running of the breakfast club, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment.
• Maintain positive and effective communication with parents and carers.
• Provide relief support within the after-school club when required, assisting with the supervision, care and wellbeing of pupils.

Essential Qualifications:

• NVQ 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent or able to demonstrate the ability to meet the STL Level 2 National Occupational Standards relevant to this post.

Food Handling and First Aid certification would be advantageous but is not essential, as relevant training will be provided.

Safeguarding and Recruitment:

Our Schools/Trust and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. For all short-listed candidates, references will be requested in advance of the interview, and an online search will be carried out. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure, proof of ID, social media checks, medical clearance, and checks regarding the right to work in the UK.

Why join us?

• Welcoming, inclusive workplace.
• Opportunities for growth and career progression in a Trust that invests in its people.
• A supportive environment for your professional development.

Benefits

• Free parking on site.
• Access to well-being services.
• An excellent pension (LGPS)
• Staff development opportunities
• Bike to work scheme.

Learn Academies Trust is a Disability Confident employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.

Learn Academies Trust is committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and creating a truly inclusive Trust. We are determined to ensure all our stakeholders flourish and thrive. We aim to foster a culture where all are valued and respected. We acknowledge and celebrate all protected characteristics. We endeavour to remove all barriers to learning and participation. Our ED&I Policy and objectives are integral to all that we do.

Our vision for ED&I is simple: we aim to create an environment where everyone has a seat at the table, where everyone has a voice and where everyone belongs. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references (these will be requested if you are shortlisted) and successful completion of vetting.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy if organisational priorities change.