Learning Support Assistant

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits via marketplace

Free digital wellbeing companion

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aider training

CPD and Apprenticeships support

Public sector pension

Eye tests & Spectacles Discount

Family friendly policies

Free parking on site

Workload management and directed time

Supervision for academy leaders

Job summary

City of Peterborough Academy is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team. Hours of Work - Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm, Friday 8am to 3.30pm.

In this key role you will work with the class teachers across a range of activities to promote development and raise the learning and attainment of our pupils, and to support inclusion and pupils’ confidence within the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Work with the class teachers across a range of activities to promote development and raise the learning and attainment of our pupils
• Promote pupils' development, learning, self esteem and social inclusion
• Give support to pupils, individually or in groups so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement

Skills

Pupil support

Team collaboration

Classroom assistance

Job description

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team here at City of Peterborough Academy.

Hours of Work - Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm, Friday 8am to 3.30pm

In this key role you will:

• Work with the class teachers across a range of activities to promote development and raise the learning and attainment of our pupils
• Promote pupils' development, learning, self esteem and social inclusion
• Give support to pupils, individually or in groups so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement

Full Job description is provided.

Why join us?

City of Peterborough Academy is a diverse and inclusive school dedicated to supporting every student's journey. You'll be part of a supportive team within a thriving academy trust, with opportunities for training and professional development.

If you're passionate about supporting young people in their learning journey and ready to be a valued part of our supportive team, we'd love to hear from you!

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplace
• A free digital wellbeing companion for all colleagues
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.