Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Penzance; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Penzance is seeking a committed individual to join the Learning Support Team. The role involves assisting students with various barriers to learning and requires a patient nature alongside a dedication to their academic and social success. This part-time position offers 18 hours a week, running from Wednesday to Friday during term time, with various employee benefits including a competitive salary and pension schemes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with additional needs is preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with students requiring additional support.
• Engage with school professionals to enhance student learning.
• Participate in an induction program and ongoing training.

Skills

Patient and caring nature

Ability to support students with additional needs

Strong communication skills

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Cape Cornwall School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to join their Learning Support Team. The post will involve working closely with students who have a range of barriers that mean they require support that is in addition to/different from the mainstream offer.

The successful applicant will have a patient and caring nature, as well as an inherent desire to help students with additional needs thrive academically and socially. A full induction programme and training in a range of SEN needs and proven strategies will be given to support the successful candidate as they take up the role.

We are looking to employ someone for 3 days a week: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8.30am – 3.00pm with a 30‑minute unpaid lunch break. 18 hours per week (excluding 30‑minute unpaid lunch breaks), 39 weeks per year (term time) plus Inset Days.

What the school offers its staff

Working for TPAT and Benefits

‘The Trust that Schools want to join’ Ofsted – 2019

We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.

We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.

If you choose to work for us, you will receive:

• A competitive salary
• National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye voucher scheme
• Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issues

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.