Learning Assistant

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Hub access

Wellbeing gateway

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Nethergate Academy in Nottingham is seeking a Learning Assistant to join our dedicated team, supporting pupils with learning and healthcare needs. This role contributes to an inclusive learning environment within Coast and Vale Learning Trust.

We offer opportunities for professional development and a focus on pupil wellbeing, inclusion, and collaboration with teaching staff and healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Experience working with learners with special educational needs is desirable.
• Ability to support educational and healthcare needs of pupils.
• Right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' educational and healthcare needs.
• Work as part of the Nethergate Academy team to deliver high-quality assistance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

We are looking for a Learning Assistant to join our team here at Nethergate Academy!

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Assistant to join Nethergate Academy and work as part of the team supporting pupils' educational and healthcare needs.

About us:

Nethergate Academy is a special academy in the City of Nottingham with 173 pupils aged 5-19 with a range of moderate and complex learning difficulties, including a new provision for children with autism as their primary need. Each pupil has an Education Health Care Plan.

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• Access to Benefit Hub - the world's largest discount marketplace
• A free Wellbeing Gateway platform and mobile app
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Lease a brand-new or pre-loved hybrid vehicle through our Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

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.

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.