Learning Support Assistant

Grace College; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Exclusive Benefits Hub

Employee-centred policies

Enhanced sick pay

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays pro‑

Job summary

Grace College in Gateshead is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, term-time plus three days. You will support students with learning access under the guidance of teaching staff, helping remove barriers to learning and encourage achievement.

You will contribute to a positive classroom ethos, uphold Professional Standards for Teaching Assistants, and participate in a range of support activities that make the school welcoming for pupils.

Qualifications

• Support students to access learning under supervision.
• Assist teachers in managing students and the classroom.
• Promote inclusive practice and high standards of behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning needs under guidance of teaching staff.
• Assist with classroom management and everyday activities.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant, Term Time plus 3 days, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

Grace College have an exciting opportunity for two enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our student support team.

The role of the Learning Support Assistant is to work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for students and to assist the teacher in the management of students and the classroom. We are looking for learning support staff who are passionate about supporting students, understand how to work with them to remove their barriers to learning and care deeply about seeing every student achieve their academic personal best.

The post holder will be expected to act with honesty and integrity and uphold the Professional Standards for Teaching Assistants in order to make the education of pupils their first concern. The Teaching Assistant will demonstrate values and behaviours consistent with their professional role.

We have high expectations for our students as they grow and develop and all our staff provide important role models to them in terms of positive attitude, work ethic and diligence.

Further information is available in the job description and person specification.

Join us and in addition to working with committed and helpful colleagues, the Trust can offer access to the following benefits:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• Access to our exclusive Benefits Hub
• Employee-centred and family friendly policies and practices that support you in and beyond the workplace
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity leave and paternity leave (dependent on length of service)
• Competitive holiday entitlement for support staff (minimum 25 days, plus bank 8 holidays per annum, pro-rated for part-time post-holders)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Funded eye tests and glasses for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)