Learning & Extended Support Assistant

Learn Academies Trust; Husbands Bosworth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; 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

Learn Academies Trust is seeking a committed Learning & Extended Schools Support Assistant for a varied, part-time role combining classroom learning support with wraparound care responsibilities. The successful candidate will assist pupils throughout the school day, support breakfast club operations, and provide after-school relief where needed.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, inclusive practice, and positive engagement with children, families and staff within a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with children and safeguarding aware
• Good level of literacy and numeracy
• NVQ 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent
• Willing to learn and support diverse learners
• Patient, engaging, and creative

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the teacher in planned learning activities
• Assist with pupils in small groups or one-to-one and feedback on progress
• Help prepare and maintain a safe learning environment
• Support breakfast club operations and supervision
• Provide relief support for after-school club as required
• Foster inclusive, supportive environment and positive pupil development

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Experience with children

Literacy/numeracy

Patience/caring

Education

NVQ 2 STL

Job description

We are seeking a committed, enthusiastic and caring individual to join our team as a Learning & Extended Schools Support Assistant. This is a varied and rewarding dual-role position, combining classroom-based learning support with responsibilities within our extended schools provision. The successful candidate will support pupils throughout the school day, helping them to achieve their full potential while also contributing to the smooth running of our breakfast club and providing additional relief support within our after-school club when required. The role will play an important part in ensuring that all pupils are supported in a safe, inclusive, welcoming and nurturing environment, both within the classroom and during our wraparound care provision.,

• 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., 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Part time, permanent Grade 5, 29 hours, 39 weeks (38 term time + 1 week during holidays) £17,449 (Annual Actual) Working Pattern: Monday and Friday 9.00am -5.15pm , 30 minutes lunchbreak.(Includes 1 hour midday duties and after school club from 3.15pm until 5.15pm). Tuesday-Thursday, 10.00-5.15pm, 30 minute lunchbreak. (Includes 1 hour midday duties and after school club from 3.15pm until 5.15pm).