Learning Partner LP4

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave allowance

Generous pension scheme (LGPS)

Employee Assistance Program & Counsell

Occupational Health Service

Continuing Professional Development

Staff Get Staff Referral Scheme

Job summary

SAND Academies Trust is recruiting a Learning Partner/Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning within classes, with a focus on pupils who have special educational needs and disabilities.

The successful candidate will bring passion, patience and good communication skills, and will receive training and support to develop in the role within a dedicated team. Applications for flexible working will be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and supporting teaching and learning.
• Passion for working with pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within classes.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with children

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 a Learning Partner/Teaching Assistant 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
• 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 our 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.