Learning Support Assistant

Academy Transformation Trust; Hockwold cum Wilton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Iceni Primary Academy Hockwold seeks a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to enhance the educational experience of young students. This role offers a chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment while positively impacting children's learning and growth. You'll be part of a vibrant team focused on making a difference in students’ lives and well-being.

Benefits

Professional Development opportunities

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Shopping discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Cinema tickets

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people and children.
• Understanding of child development.
• Experience in assisting children on individual basis and in groups.

Responsibilities

• Support children in their learning and development.
• Assist in small groups and whole class activities.
• Engage with students, staff, and visitors positively.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Pro-active approach

Job description

About this Role

Contract Type:Permanent

Hours:28.15 hours per week,39 weeks per year (term time only)

Scale:NJC 2-5

Actual Salary: £15,480 - £16,222 per annum /FTE Salary:£23,656 - £24,790 per annum

Closes: Tuesday 24^th June 9:00am

Start Date:As soon as possible

Interviews:To be confirmed

Are you looking for a fantastic new opportunity?

Iceni Primary Academy Hockwold is looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant. We welcome applications from outstanding individuals to join us at our engaging, primary academy.

About you: -

We are looking for a positive and committed individual who has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, has a pro-active approach and the ability to work independently, as well as the ability to relate well to visitors, staff, and students. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a friendly team.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with young people and children, understand child development and the ways in which children learn, and experience in assisting children on an individual basis, in small groups and whole class work.

We welcome applications from ambitious candidates, keen to make a difference who have a genuine passion and belief in the potential of every student.

Why choose Iceni Primary Academy?We have a key focus on staff well-being, with a number of initiatives in place across the academy including bespoke departmental marking and assessment policies which have dramatically reduced teacher workload. If you want to inspire, aspire, and achieve, come, and join something special and make your mark. We aim to provide our young people with the qualifications, skills, and attributes to have a successful and happy life.

In return,you can expect fantastic Professional Development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.

Are you ready to make a difference and join our journey? If you wish to learn more information and apply for the role of Learning Support Assistant, please see our application pack, and visit our careers page.

We are proud to be a part of the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies whose mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check,and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2024.We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.