Learning Support Assistant

Market Harborough Church of England Academy; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 8,300 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

LGPS pension

Staff development opportunities

Bike to work scheme

Well-being services

Job summary

Market Harborough Church of England Academy in Market Harborough is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant to work 16.25 hours per week during term time and one week in school holidays. Working pattern is 8.45am - 12pm, Monday to Friday.

The role involves supporting teaching and learning under supervision, including 1:1 support and small groups, while upholding safeguarding and confidentiality. NVQ 2 in STL or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• NVQ 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent.
• Ability to meet STL Level 2 National Occupational Standards relevant to this post.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support and small group assistance under teacher supervision.
• Help deliver planned learning activities and feedback pupil engagement.
• Maintain safe, confidential learning environments following lesson plans.
• Observe pupil performance and report back to the teacher as required.
• Support pupils’ numeracy and literacy development across the curriculum.
• Prepare ICT resources to support learning activities.

Skills

Organised and reliable

Good communicator

Team player

Patient

Education

NVQ 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Part time, permanent

Grade 5, 16.25 hours, 39 weeks (term time + 1 week during holiday periods)

£9,777 (Annual Actual)

Working pattern: 8.45am - 12pm Monday - Friday

A Learning Support Assistant will work under the direct supervision of a teacher to provide support for teaching and learning and associated activities in accordance with school policies and procedures. This will include supporting individuals on a 1:1 basis and providing general support for whole class learning activities or supporting small groups of pupils.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Organised and reliable, with strong attention to detail.
• A good communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Willing to learn and take on a variety of tasks.
• Has experience of working with children.
• Has a good level of literacy and numeracy.
• Is patient, engaging, caring and creative.
• Is able to work in a team.
• Is be self-motivated.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding procedures at all times.
• To provide agreed support to the teacher in the delivery of planned whole class learning activities.
• To work under the direct supervision of a teacher to carry out planned learning activities with individual pupils or small groups, providing feedback on their engagement in activities and their achievement of the desired learning objectives.
• To help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the teacher’s lesson plans.
• To observe and feed back to the teacher on pupil performance and behaviour, taking action as appropriate in line with relevant school policies.
• To support the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of pupils, including contributing ideas and suggestions to support planning, to meet their development needs.
• To interact with and respond positively to children, young people and adults.
• To develop positive relationships with colleagues, providing consistent and effective support and working constructively as a member of the school staff team.
• To support pupils to improve their numeracy and literacy skills through focused learning activities and more generally across the curriculum.
• To prepare and utilise ICT resources to support pupils learning.

Essential Qualifications:

• NVQ 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent or able to demonstrate the ability to meet the STL Level 2 National Occupational Standards relevant to this post.

Safeguarding and Recruitment:

Our Schools/Trust and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. For all short-listed candidates, references will be requested in advance of the interview, and an online search will be carried out. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure, proof of ID, social media checks, medical clearance, and checks regarding the right to work in the UK.

Why join us?

• Welcoming, inclusive workplace.
• Opportunities for growth and career progression in a Trust that invests in its people.
• A supportive environment for your professional development.

Benefits

• Free parking on site.
• Access to well-being services.
• An excellent pension (LGPS)
• Staff development opportunities
• Bike to work scheme.

Learn Academies Trust is a Disability Confident employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.

Learn Academies Trust is committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and creating a truly inclusive Trust. We are determined to ensure all our stakeholders flourish and thrive. We aim to foster a culture where all are valued and respected. We acknowledge and celebrate all protected characteristics. We endeavour to remove all barriers to learning and participation. Our ED&I Policy and objectives are integral to all that we do.

Our vision for ED&I is simple: we aim to create an environment where everyone has a seat at the table, where everyone has a voice and where everyone belongs. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references (these will be requested if you are shortlisted) and successful completion of vetting.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy if organisational priorities change.