Learning Support Assistant

Philip Southcote School; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Well-being support

Training and development opportunities

My Group benefits platform

Work-life balance policies

Job summary

Everest Community Academy is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our team in Basingstoke. This role is term-time, permanent, 37 weeks per year, working 30 hours per week from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.

You will support teaching provision, assist individual pupils and groups, and deliver targeted intervention programmes under the direction of a qualified teacher. A safeguarding mindset and GCSE English and Maths are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate safeguarding of children and commitment to their welfare.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Support teaching provision as part of a team under the direction of the responsible Teacher.
• Facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, promoting positive attitudes to learning.
• Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities as needed.

Skills

Safeguarding awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Education

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

Job description

Benefits: Workplace pension through LGPS; occupational sick pay; recognition policies; ongoing training, learning and development opportunities; well-being support; family friendly policies; on-site parking

We are seeking a Learning Support Assistantto join our team at Everest Community Academy, part of Bourne Education Trust.

About Everest Community Academy

Everest Community Academy is a thriving secondary school at the heart of its local community, proudly serving families across Basingstoke and the surrounding area.

At Everest, our core values aspire, enrich, belong, shape everything we do. We are unapologetically ambitious for our students and committed to delivering the highest standards of education. Our goal is to be the school of choice for local families, recognised for our inclusive ethos, strong academic outcomes, and unwavering belief in the potential of every child.

Our curriculum is broad, balanced, and designed to spark curiosity, raise aspirations, and foster a lifelong love of learning. We are equally focused on supporting students’ social and emotional development, equipping them with the skills and confidence they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Details

Contract: Term-time, permanent. 37 weeks per year

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: 30 hours per week (excluding unpaid 30 minute lunch breaks), 8:30 am 3:00 pm

• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Group benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

• Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils
• Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning
• Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and needs

Requirements include:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.