Learning Support Assistant

Bedford Academy; Bedford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid wellbeing day per year

CPD pathways, career progression, and

Job summary

HEART Academies Trust is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work at Bedford Academy, supporting students and assisting teachers in delivering the curriculum. The role includes helping plan and prepare resources, and contributing to school policies and student welfare within an inclusive environment.

The position follows school hours with a 30-minute daily break, offering opportunities for CPD and professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Level 3 TA qualification is required.
• To complement teachers’ delivery of the curriculum and contribute to development of other support staff, students and school policies and strategies.
• To provide learning support for students, the teacher and the Academy to raise standards of achievement and to support inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Complement teachers’ delivery of the curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff, students and school policies and strategies.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and assist in planning, resource management and preparation.

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

About HEART Academies Trust

HEART Academies Trust formed in 2017 and currently consists of one secondary school, Bedford Academy and five partner primary schools; Cauldwell, Goldington, Shackleton, Shortstown and Wilstead. Together we serve more than 3000 pupils aged from 2 to 18 years.

We are a non‑profit making charitable company sponsored by the Harpur Trust, one of the largest charities in the UK. With a proven track‑record in education through their ownership and management of four Harpur Trust private schools in Bedford and as a sponsor of Bedford Academy since its creation in 2010, they are the perfect partner to support HEART Academies Trust as we grow.

HEART Academies Trust supports continuity of education within the community. Adopting a ‘stronger together’ approach and a commitment to positive collaboration enables each academy within the Trust to celebrate what they already do well whilst providing opportunities to ensure continued development and improvement across all academies within the Trust.

What we offer

• As part of HEART Academies Trust, staff are valued and supported, allowing them to contribute fully to the wider school community. Our commitment to staff development and wellbeing is paramount.
• Paid wellbeing day per year.
• CPD pathways, career progression, secondment and shadowing opportunities.
• £200 Refer a friend scheme, tech scheme and cycle to work scheme.
• Employee assist programme.
• Generous pension and a competitive salary.
• Free gym, shower and parking facilities.
• Free tea, coffee, breakfast and eye tests.
• An exceptional ECT induction programme and support.
• An open and collaborative working environment with an inclusive workplace.
• Regular training and development programmes and celebration of staff success.
• An excellent catering provision.
• A commitment to environmental sustainability.

Specific Responsibilities

To complement teachers’ delivery of the curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff, students and school policies and strategies.

To work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources.

To provide learning support for students, the teacher and the Academy in order to raise standards of achievement for all, by utilising knowledge and skills when assisting with planning and to encourage students to become independent learners, to provide support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of students in all aspects of Academy life.

To work with Access staff on transition support for the curriculum, working with middle schools in supporting students with the studies alongside teaching staff.

Level 3 TA qualification required

Working Hours

8:15 – 15:30 Monday and Friday, 8:30 – 15:30 Tuesday – Thursday

30 minute unpaid break daily