Learning Support Assistant

City of Peterborough Academy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Peterborough Academy invites applications for a Learning Support Assistant to help students reach their potential, build confidence and overcome barriers to learning.

You will work with the SEN Team and teachers across lessons, providing individual and small-group support to promote academic progress, wellbeing and inclusion. We offer a welcoming school community where every student can succeed.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with a range of needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Commitment to inclusion and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Work with the SEN Team and teachers to promote learning across lessons and activities.
• Support pupils' academic progress, self-esteem, wellbeing and social inclusion.
• Provide individual and small-group support to access the curriculum.
• Build positive relationships and be a trusted adult for students.

Skills

Supportive communication

Team collaboration

Job description

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our team here at City of Peterborough Academy.

As a Learning Support Assistant you will play a vital role in helping our students achieve their potential, building confidence, encouraging independence and supporting them to overcome barriers to learning. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people every day.

In this rewarding role you will:

• Work alongside the SEN Team and teachers across a range of lessons and activities to promote learning, development and achievement
• Support pupils' academic progress, self-esteem, wellbeing and social inclusion
• Provide individual and small group support, enabling students to access the curriculum and experience success in their learning
• Build positive relationships with students and become a trusted adult who helps them thrive both inside and outside the classroom

A full job description is provided.

Why join us?

City of Peterborough Academy is an inclusive community with a big heart, where both students and staff are encouraged to belong and flourish. Everything we do is guided by our vision to support young people to achieve academic excellence, sieze opportunities and build the skills, confidence and resilience needed for a life of success.

As a Learning Support Assistant you will play an important role in helping our students realise their potential. You will support young people to overcome barriers to learning, develop their confidence and independence and encourage them to dream big as they build mighty futures for themselves.

We are proud of our diverse school community and our unwavering belief that every student can succeed.

As part of a thriving academy trust you will benefit from ongoing training, professional development and the support of colleagues who are passionate about making a difference every day!

Come and see for yourself!

We would strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the Academy before applying. While we can tell you about our inclusive culture and ambitious vision, we believe the best way to experience this is to see it in action for yourself. Once you walk through the doors, meet our staff and students, and experience the warm, welcoming atmosphere for yourself, you'll see why so many people are proud to work here. You will see an Academy where students are encouraged to flourish and where colleagues work together to help each and every student to achieve their potential. Please contact us if you would like to visit.

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• Access to Benefit Hub - the world’s largest discount marketplace
• A free Wellbeing Gateway platform and mobile app
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Lease a brand‑new or pre‑loved hybrid vehicle through our Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.