Learning Assistant Outdoor Education

Bushey St James Trust; Bushey; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution in Bushey is seeking a Learning Assistant to support students with diverse learning needs. The role involves collaborating with teachers and providing care to students within the Special Educational Needs framework. The position is full-time during term time plus INSET days, and offers excellent benefits including subsidized childcare and gym membership. Salary is pro-rata based on experience, emphasizing support and career development.

Benefits

Support and training based on individual needs

Teacher training available

Transport links nearby

Heavily subsidised childcare

Free gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Voucher Scheme

Bike2Work Scheme

Responsibilities

• Support students with a range of learning needs.
• Work as part of a dedicated SEND team.

Skills

Confident understanding of working with young people

Positive team player

Ability to work well with teachers and students

Willingness to care for students' physical needs

Job description

Are you a calm, confident, reliable person with a 'can-do' attitude? Can you work as part of a dedicated team to support students with a range of learning needs? We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated person to join our specialist SEND department as a Learning Assistant. Bushey Meads School provides education for the full ability range of students, including students with varying degrees of physical impairment. We strive to ensure that individual student needs, interests, and abilities are recognised and met and encourage all to be independent, resilient, and able to make positive life choices. What we are looking for:

Qualifications

• Someone with a confident understanding of working with young people
• A positive team player
• The ability to work well with teachers and students in the classroom
• Willingness to take an active and caring role with regard to the general welfare and attention to students' physical needs within SEN in particular

Why choose our school?

• We offer support and training based on individual needs
• Teacher training is available to eligible candidates
• Transport links are excellent with the M1, M25, A1 and A41 being close by
• Heavily subsidised childcare at our Little Gems Nursery
• Free gym membership for all staff across the Bushey St James Trust
• Employee Assistance Programme for support and guidance on health, legal and personal matters
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme
• Bike2Work Scheme

The post is for 37 hours per week, term-time + 1 week to include 5 INSET days. In the first instance, this is a fixed term post until 31^st December 2026 with the possibility of extending. The salary is APT&C point 5 plus Fringe based on experience paid pro-rata. The full-time figures are £25,583pa + £1045pa fringe. The actual pro-rata salary is £21,881pa + £893pa.