Learning Partner - Casual

Paternoster School; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

LGPS pension

Employee Assistance Program

Counselling

Occupational Health

Professional Development

Staff Referral Scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

SAND Academies Trust is looking for casual Learning Partners/Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated team in Swindon. The role supports teaching and learning within classes and requires enthusiasm, hard work and a passion for helping pupils achieve their potential.

We welcome applicants who care about safeguarding and are committed to CPD. The Trust offers training and support, flexible working considerations, and the chance to develop experience in an inclusive educational setting.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with pupils with SEND.
• Some experience working with children.
• Good communication and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within classes.
• Assist teachers with activities and tasks.
• Encourage pupil engagement and maximise learning outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Caring

Interest in SEN

Job description

About you

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.

The Role

We are looking to appoint casual Learning Partners/Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated and friendly team. 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.

Our Benefits

By joining our team, we can offer you, generous annual leave allowance, generous pension scheme (LGPS), Employee Assistance Program & Counselling, Occupational Health Service, Continuing Professional Development and Staff Get Staff Referral Scheme. Applications for flexible working or job share will be considered on an individual basis.

Additional Information

SAND Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. As part of their Safe Recruitment Practice, we will need a completed application form before any offers, and all staff will require safeguarding/pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS, satisfactory health clearance and evidence of Right to Work in the UK. Please ensure that you have read and understood the information within the Candidate Information pack and understood our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders which can be found on our careers page.