Learning Support Assistant

TES FE News; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading special needs school in Stoke-on-Trent is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated assistance to teachers and pupils. This full-time role offers a supportive environment focused on academic, social, and emotional growth. As part of a 4-Day Working Week trial, you will enjoy a better work-life balance while making a meaningful impact on pupils' education and wellbeing. An excellent benefits package is also provided.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Health checks

Flexible benefits platform

Qualifications

• Level 4 or Grade C and above in Maths and English required.
• Previous experience in support roles is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support individual and small groups of pupils on educational activities.
• Assist teachers with developing and implementing educational programmes.
• Promote social and emotional development of pupils.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Level 4 in Maths

Grade C in English

Job description

Job Overview

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance.

We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling out the 4DWW across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Details

• Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
• Location: Glebedale School, Stoke-on-Trent
• Salary: £20,906.25 per annum (not pro rata)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
• UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our close-knit team at Glebedale School located in Stoke-on-Trent.

About The Role

To work as a Learning Support Assistant, providing support to the teacher pupils. In addition to agreed responsibilities of Learning Support Assistants and any reasonable direction from the Headteacher or member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Learning Support Worker will:

Main Tasks

• To work with individual and small groups of pupils on educational activities.
• To assist teachers in developing and implementing individual educational programmes.
• To support individual and small groups of pupils across a broad and balanced curriculum.
• To prepare materials and equipment.
• To occasionally transport pupils home and on educational visits etc.

Job Activities

• To work with individual and small groups of pupils in conjunction with the subject teacher.
• To record relevant educational, social, and behavioural information within an agreed framework.
• To implement agreed individual educational/behavioural programmes.
• To promote the social and emotional development of pupils through positive approaches that will encourage appropriate relationships and the development of self-esteem.

Essential Qualifications

• Level 4 or Grade C and above in Maths and English
• Previous experience (highly desirable)

About Us

Glebedale School is a special needs school providing education for pupils aged 7 and upwards. We offer a nurturing environment focused on therapy, education, and personal development, aiming to help pupils grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We serve 30 pupils from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and Cheshire, and were rated “Good” in our last Ofsted inspection in December 2022.

We are part of Acorn Education, the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils, and part of Outcomes First Group, known for innovative approaches and measurable outcomes. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Why Join Acorn Education?

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, and we offer an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support services and health checks

Our flexible benefits platform, Vista, allows you to choose benefits such as:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and paid fertility treatments

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

Note: You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, subject to successful probation. The 4DWW is not a contractual benefit.

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