Learning Support Assistant

Philip Southcote School; New Milton; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Holiday entitlement

Training & development

Wellbeing support

Discount platform

Work-life balance

Family-friendly policies

Free parking

Eye tests

Flu vaccinations

Job summary

The Arnewood School, part of Bourne Education Trust, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a dynamic multi-academy trust framework. The role is term-time with a permanent contract and an ASAP start, with ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Applicants should be prepared to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of safeguarding commitments and to contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment across our school

Qualifications

• DBS check required and will be undertaken at enhanced level.

Responsibilities

• ASAP start as Teaching Assistant, term-time, permanent contract.

Job description

Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

Details

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join The Arnewood Schoolpart of Bourne Education Trust.

Bourne Education Trust (‘BET’) is a successful multi-academy trust madeup of twenty fourschools (plus eightfurther associate schools), across primary, secondaryand specialist school phases.

BET's strapline 'Transforming schools...changing lives' reflects our shared beliefthat all children, regardless of context or background, deserve a great education. Together we are committedtodeveloping sustainable and ethical environments, promoting social justice and maintaining the highest standards in our behaviours and values. We learn without borders and we are relentless in our efforts to support our pupils through new and innovative ways by embracing new technologies. Digital education is at the forefront of our joint approach and we are resolute in our belief that digital innovation has the ability to enrich and transform – reimagining the future of education in our schools.

Key responsibilities include:

Position: Teaching Assistant

Contract: Term time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shopbenefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: LSA/022026.