Learning Support Assistant

The Orme Academy; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An inspiring opportunity awaits as a Learning Support Assistant at a forward-thinking academy dedicated to empowering learners. This role focuses on providing exceptional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring they thrive academically and socially. Join a vibrant community that values aspiration, challenge, and enjoyment, and contribute to a nurturing environment where every child can succeed. With generous employee benefits and opportunities for professional growth, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in education.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Electric Car Scheme

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Discount schemes for staff

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work scheme

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting students with special educational needs.
• Experience in classroom support and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and support students with SEN to raise attainment.
• Assist individual or groups of children in the classroom.

Skills

Support for SEN students

Classroom management

Intervention strategies

Relationship building

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Experience in educational settings

Job description

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

The Orme Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated and inspirational Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about providing the very best SEND provision. You will believe that all young people, regardless of starting point or need, should have access to the right education and that their needs are well met. If your beliefs and values align with ours and you are looking to work for an organization that embodies our values of Aspiration, Challenge, and Enjoyment (ACE), then look no further.

Key Aspects of the Role:

1. Build relationships with students and provide support to raise attainment for all learners with SEN.
2. Support individual or groups of children with their work in the classroom.
3. Support interventions outside the classroom, such as reading interventions.

Our school has recently received a positive “Good” rating from Ofsted, reflecting the dedication of our staff, students, and community. We are committed to providing an excellent learning environment for all pupils.

The school's ethos is ‘Empowering Learners for Life’, emphasizing progress beyond academics, fostering success in all life areas, and ensuring a safe, nurturing, and happy environment. The Orme Academy is a great place to learn and work.

This ethos extends to our staff. We empower our staff to be aspirational leaders and provide comprehensive CPD and induction programs. Our membership in a large MAT and the Institute of Education (IoE) offers extensive development opportunities, networking, and access to best practices.

Shaw Education Trust comprises diverse schools working together to improve lives. Sponsored by Shaw Trust, a charity dedicated to transforming lives, we aim to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed regardless of their starting point.

Employee Benefits:

• Full-time, year-round employment with generous holiday entitlement (37 days, rising to 39 days after 5 years, including Bank Holidays).
• Electric Car Scheme.
• Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan.
• Discount schemes for staff, including exclusive offers from major brands.
• Free Eye Tests.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Opportunities for professional growth through the Institute of Education and Trust initiatives.

We value our people and are committed to a rewarding employment experience.

Working Hours:

37 hours per week – Term Time Only plus 5 Inset Days.

The Orme Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment.

This position is subject to vetting procedures, including online checks and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). All shortlisted candidates will undergo online searches as part of our safer recruitment process.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date as applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Early applications are encouraged.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer. CVs alone will not be accepted, and successful candidates will undergo a fully Enhanced DBS check and other employment checks.