Learning Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Macclesfield; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 24 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Public sector pension

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts (Benefit Hub)

CPD and apprenticeships

Résumé du poste

Bishop Creighton Academy in the UK is seeking a Learning Assistant to support pupils across Early Years and Key Stage 1. The role focuses on addressing speech, language and communication needs and delivering targeted interventions to boost confidence and progress.

You will work alongside teachers in a semi-open plan setting, ensuring a calm, inclusive environment and contributing to pupils' holistic development. Right to work in the UK is required; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths, or equivalent.
• Level 1 Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not available.
• Experience delivering rapid catch-up interventions for Early Years & KS1.
• Experience supporting children with speech, language and communication needs.

Responsabilités

• Support learning across classroom and structured activities.
• Work with individuals and small groups to build progress, independence and confidence.
• Deliver targeted interventions to close learning gaps and help pupils reach their potential.
• Support pupils' physical, emotional, social and educational development.
• Prepare resources and deliver personalised learning support.
• Build consistent, positive relationships with pupils and adults.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers to provide classroom support.

Connaissances

Speech, language and communication

Early Years & KS1 support

Inclusive education

Formation

GCSEs in English and Maths

Level 1 Teaching Assistant qualification

Description du poste

This Learning Assistant post at Bishop Creighton Academy sits within Greenwood Academies Trust and centres on pupils in Early Years and Key Stage 1. The work combines classroom support with individual and small-group catch-up sessions that address gaps in learning and build pupils' confidence. What sets it apart is its focus on speech, language and communication needs, in a Microsoft Showcase School with a semi-open plan layout. Candidates need GCSEs in English and Maths, a Level 1 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience, and the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support learning across classroom and structured activities
• Work with individuals and small groups to build progress, independence and confidence
• Deliver targeted interventions to close learning gaps and help pupils reach their potential
• Support pupils' physical, emotional, social and educational development
• Prepare resources and deliver personalised learning support
• Build consistent, positive relationships with pupils and adults
• Promote a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment
• Work closely with teachers to provide classroom support

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths, or equivalent
• Level 1 Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent experience

Experience

• Working with children in Early Years and Key Stage 1 settings
• Delivering rapid catch-up interventions to younger pupils
• Supporting children with speech, language and communication needs

Skills & knowledge

• Informed understanding of supporting young children with learning, communication and developmental needs
• Adapting support to individual needs in a calm, inclusive and respectful way

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK, with documents provided before interview

Nice to have

• Experience of delivering Little Wandle Rapid Catch-up interventions
• Familiarity with delivering speech and language therapy interventions
• Experience of delivering targeted literacy, communication or early learning interventions
• Experience of delivering targeted interventions to support pupils' progress and development

What’s offered

• Public sector pension scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Automatic pay progression
• Benefit Hub discounts and eye test and spectacles discount
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Gateway app
• Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid vehicles
• CPD, apprenticeships, upskilling and professional review
• Family friendly policies, time off for dependants and childcare cost savings