Learning Support Assistant

MyNewTerm; Corby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Benefits Platform

Holiday discounts

Cinema tickets

Restaurant booking discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The David Ross Education Trust is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support students with special educational needs and to assist in maintaining order and focus in class.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, pupil welfare, and contributing to the development of pupil profiles. The post is permanent, with 34.5 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, within a supportive academy network in education.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in supporting teaching and learning in schools.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Experience working with children in an education setting.
• Experience supporting students who have difficulty in reading and writing.
• Ability to know when to consult teachers about a child’s behaviour or learning.
• Ability to motivate and encourage children to meet learning targets.

Responsibilities

• Support individual students with special educational needs.
• Assist in maintaining good order and keeping pupils on task to achieve academic potential.
• Support safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
• Develop and implement Pupil Profiles with the team.
• Establish productive relationships and model high expectations.

Skills

Motivation

Behaviour awareness

Reading/writing support

Education

NVQ 3 Qualified

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

The role of the Learning Support Assistant is to support individual students with special educational needs, assist in maintaining good order and keeping pupils on task to achieve their full academic potential. You will support the Academy's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support students.

Support students with special educational needs with an emphasis on students who are below literacy age related expectations.

Support students who require tests and assessments in areas such as reading, dyslexia etc.

Assist with the development and implementation of Pupil Profiles.

Establish productive working relationships with students, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.

Permanent, 34.5 hours per week, 39 weeks worked per year.

About our Academy

We believe that to learn and achieve, our students must feel safe and happy. For this reason, we invest heavily in our SEN and welfare teams. We know that with the right approach, the adults in our school can make a massive difference to our young people. We want each of our students to be known personally, valued as individuals, and given the support they need to flourish. To help us achieve these aims, we are seeking someone to join our brilliant team as a Learning Support Assistant.

Learning Support Assistants are the beating heart of our school because they support the daily well-being, safety, and happiness of our wonderful students. Working under the leadership of our Assistant SENDCo, you will be joining a team of adults who have students’ happiness and success at the heart of all they do. We call what we do meticulous care because we will never allow a child to slip through the cracks. We together as a united and aligned team to ensure every child is safe, happy, and learning at our much-loved school.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn, and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience, and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Salary & Benefits

NJC 4, FTE £26,016 per annum, pro rata per year £21,307.86

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Benefits Platform

Holiday discounts

Cinema tickets

Restaurant booking discounts.

Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for.

NVQ 3 Qualified or equivalent relating to supporting teaching and learning in schools.

GCSE English and Maths/ equivalent

Experience working with children in an education setting.

Experience supporting students who have difficulty in reading and writing.

Ability to show awareness to when it is appropriate to consult teachers about a child’s behaviour or learning.

Ability to motivate and encourage children to meet their targets for learning.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 35 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities, and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.