Learning Support Assistant

Greensand Multi-Academy Trust; Pound Hill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Counselling services

24-hour online GP

Staff discounts

LG Pension Scheme

Job summary

Greensand Multi Academy Trust is seeking a dedicated SEND support assistant to work as part of a supportive team, enhancing teaching and learning opportunities for pupils with additional learning needs.

Experience in a school or childcare setting is desirable, but energy, kindness, patience and enthusiasm are valued; we would love to hear from you if you feel you have the right qualities to make a difference each day.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEND children in a school or childcare setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Be able to motivate and inspire our children to achieve their best in all areas of learning and behaviour.
• Be committed to inclusion, high expectations and raising standards.
• Be excellent communicators with good organisational and personal skills.
• Be enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the school.

Skills

Motivation & inspiration

Inclusion & high expectations

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Your role will be to work as part of a supportive team to enhance the teaching and learning opportunities for pupils, particularly those with additional learning needs. Relevant experience supporting SEND children in a school or childcare setting is desirable but if you feel you have the right qualities for the role and are keen to learn, we would love to hear from you. If you have energy, kindness, patience and enthusiasm, we can offer you an exciting opportunity where you can truly make a difference each day.

• be able to motivate and inspire our children to achieve their best in all areas of learning and behaviour;
• be committed to inclusion, high expectations and raising standards;
• be excellent communicators with good organisational and personal skills; and
• be enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the school.

In return we can offer you:

• the opportunity to work with an exceptional team of staff who are committed to the success and welfare of every child in our Trust;
• opportunities for professional growth both within the school and the wider Greensand Multi Academy Trust
• an excellent staff assistance scheme with access to a range of wellbeing and health initiatives, including complimentary counselling, physiotherapy and a 24-hour online GP service
• access to a Greensand My Staff Shop offering a range of hospitality, retail and leisure discounts, including a cycle to work scheme
• membership of a generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Working pattern will be Monday to Friday from 8.45am - 3.30pm, 31.25 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks pa)