Learning Support Assistant

The Sun; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development opportunities

Employee benefits package

Shopping discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Cinema tickets

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Sun Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking a positive and committed individual with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to support learners. You will work with children, helping them develop confidence and reach their potential in a friendly team.

Applicants should have experience with young people, understand child development, and be able to relate well to visitors, staff and students. This is an exciting opportunity to grow professionally within Academy Transformation Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people and children, understand child development and the ways in which children learn.

Responsibilities

• Assisting children on an individual basis, in small groups and whole class work.
• Support curriculum delivery and help children flourish socially and emotionally.

Job description

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.

At Sun we believe every child is ABLE. We want our children to work hard to achieve their goals, targets and dreams. We believe in ourselves, each other and the future. We make sure each day we learn something new and our curriculum ensures we enjoy our learning.

Sun children flourish through our excellent curriculum. They experience a range of activities, trips and visits which ensure they not only thrive academically but are ready socially and emotionally for life beyond primary school.

This is an exciting time for Sun Academy as we continue our journey to becoming an Outstanding school, following our OFSTED in February 2024, where we remained a Good school.

About Academy Transformation Trust

Our ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people. Our staff will be cared for, developed and they do will be capable, competent and confident. We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.

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.