Learning Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Benefit Hub - discount hub

Wellbeing Gateway platform

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD opportunities

Public sector pension

Eye tests & glasses discount

Annual leave

Free parking

Job summary

Stanground Academy in Peterborough invites applications for a Learning Assistant to provide learning support to teachers and pupils, across a wide range of activities designed to promote development and learning. The role includes preparing resources, promoting independence and working with external agencies where needed.

You will be supporting pupils’ learning and development, supervising activities, implementing individual learning plans, and upholding safeguarding and behaviour policies while

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils' learning and development.
• Ability to support teachers with a range of activities and resources.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities to support pupil learning across the academy.
• Assist with curriculum-based tasks and resources preparation.
• Support with individual learning plans and personal skills development.
• Report progress and concerns to teachers and liaise with external agencies when needed.

Skills

Learning support

Resource preparation

Relationship building

Safeguarding

Tools

ICT skills

Job description

We are looking for an Learning Assistant to join our team here at Stanground Academy!

To provide learning support to the Teacher across a range of activities to promote development and learning.

The working hours for this role will be 37 hours per week ( 08:15 - 16:15).

You’ll support pupils’ learning and development across the academy by supervising activities, assisting with curriculum-based tasks, and promoting independence and self-esteem. The role includes preparing resources, helping with personal skills, implementing individual learning plans, and working with external agencies where needed. You’ll maintain positive relationships, ensure health and safety, and uphold safeguarding and behaviour policies while reporting progress and concerns to teachers.

About us:

Stanground Academy, part of Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), is situated in Peterborough, one of the UK’s fastest growing cities. We focus on transforming the life chances of our pupils by ensuring that every child can succeed, despite the challenges they may face.

The academy ensures that staff are highly motivated and committed to achieving the highest standards. Our £23 million state‑of‑the‑art building boasts facilities which are arguably some of the best in the county and include fully‑equipped specialist rooms, a dance studio, theatre and high‑tech ICT equipment.

Both our Academy and Greenwood Academies Trust are committed to supporting pupils and staff alike. Providing pupils with the highest-quality education is of the utmost importance but we recognise that in order to achieve this, teachers and staff must be properly supported with strong leadership, a climate of trust, research and innovation, and ongoing CPD opportunities.

For more information, please visit: https://www.stangroundacademy.org/

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

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.