Learning Partner

SAND Academies Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Gloucester is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Learning Partner to support a pupil with special educational needs. The role involves working closely with the pupil to enhance learning experiences and maximize potential. Ideal candidates should have a passion for aiding children and be willing to undergo training. The position offers generous leave, a pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Generous pension scheme (LGPS)

Employee Assistance Program & Counselling

Occupational Health Service

Continuing Professional Development

Staff Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and supporting teaching/learning.
• Passion for working with pupils who have special educational needs/disabilities.
• Willingness to receive training to become a Learning Partner.

Responsibilities

• Support one pupil on a 1:1 basis.
• Assist in teaching and learning within classes.
• Maximize the pupil's potential.

Skills

Communication skills

Passion for supporting learning

Enthusiasm

Job description

We are looking to appoint a 1:1 Learning Partner to join our dedicated and friendly team. You will be supporting one of our pupils on a 1:1 basis. The role is fixed term for as long as the pupil is at our school. The main purpose of the Learning Partner is to support teaching and learning within classes. The role requires enthusiasm, hard work and a passion for supporting high quality learning to maximise a pupil's potential.

The Trust

We are passionate that every child deserves the very best education. As a partnership we will: improve outcomes, opportunities and life chances for children and young people, offer more / wider support for their families and share and develop staff expertise.

Qualifications

The successful applicant should have a passion for working with pupils who have special educational needs and disabilities, with some experience working with children and in supporting teaching and learning. You may be working in a similar role such as a healthcare assistant; if you are passionate, caring, and have good communication skills we can offer all the training and support you need to become a Learning Partner/Teaching Assistant with us.

What we offer

• generous annual leave allowance
• generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Assistance Program & Counselling
• Occupational Health Service
• Continuing Professional Development
• Staff Referral Scheme

Applications for flexible working or job share will be considered on an individual basis.