Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Hempstalls; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 23.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Local government pension

Staffordshire Pension Fund

Discounted gym membership on-site

25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke

Free on-site parking

Subsidised meals for duty staff

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Descripción de la vacante

The Discovery Academy in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a dynamic team supporting pupils with SEND across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will deliver targeted interventions and nurture programmes to help pupils access learning, build confidence and achieve their potential.

The role is fixed-term until December 2027, 32.5 hours per week, and requires clear spoken English. The Alpha Academies Trust offers strong professional development and a supportive environment.

Formación

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND or additional needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Fixed-term appointment to December 2027.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver targeted interventions and nurture programmes for pupils.
• Help pupils access learning, develop confidence and reach potential.
• Collaborate with a strong team to raise standards across key stages 3 and 4.

Conocimientos

English proficiency

Descripción del empleo

What skills and experience we're looking for

Principal: Ms J Schofield | Required: As Soon As Possible | Learning Support Assistant | Fixed Term until December 2027 | Term Time | 32.5 hours per week | Level 5, Actual Salary £20,955 to £22,697

The Discovery Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant, to join our strong team of highly motivated professionals who work collaboratively to raise standards and expectations at all levels throughout Key Stages 3 and 4. The successful candidate will support pupils with SEND or additional needs, delivering targeted interventions and nurture programmes that enable pupils to access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.

Our Purpose

At the heart of everything we do is an unremitting desire for our students to become successful and responsible young people who make a positive contribution to our academy and the wider community. To do this, we need the very best people, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to be a part of this success?

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate spoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

Why Discovery?

The Discovery Academy is one of the largest Academies in Stoke-on-Trent. It boasts a £21 million building with world class facilities, including extensive sport and recreation areas. The building design has a faculty-based organisation in which subject areas are co-located to foster collaboration and project-based learning opportunities. There are an extensive range of vocational and academic facilities across the Academy.

The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Academies, four Primary Academies and a Central Team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of Primary and Secondary Academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child that overcomes inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.

What the school offers its staff

The Benefits of Working for Our Trust

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a local government pension scheme, Staffordshire Pension Fund, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals for duty staff, and a Cyclescheme. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Life and Progress including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.

Alpha Academies Trust are committed to staff development, and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

For all successful applicants the Alpha Academies Trust will support with the option to further your career by progressing or swapping to become an associate teacher on the appropriate pathway to teaching. This can be discussed at interview or at any time during your employment with Alpha.

We’re Disability Confident!

Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our Trust HR Team at [e-mail] to discuss.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Please note, references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.