Learning Support Assistant

North Star 265°; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

North Star 265° is an alternative learning provision within the North Star Academy Trust in North Bristol. We support young children who have been excluded from school, or are at risk of exclusion, or who exhibit behaviour linked to social, emotional and mental health needs.

A permanent Learning Support Assistant role is available to support the class teacher in groups or individually, with a 35-hour work week over 39 weeks per annum.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of KS1, KS2 or KS3 curriculum.
• At least one year's experience in a learning/childcare setting.
• Ability to support reading and phonics for early readers.
• Ability to support programme of extra-curricular activities.
• Flexible, adaptable and positive attitude in a structured environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Empathy, listening, communication and responding to unexpressed need.
• Willingness to undertake further training offered.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the class teacher in groups or to individual children.
• Support the reading and phonics development of pupils at early reading stages.
• Assist with the programme of extra-curricular activities.
• Contribute to a positive, solution-focused team environment.

Skills

KS1-KS3 curriculum

Classroom experience

Reading phonics support

Extracurricular activities

Flexible attitude

Stakeholder communication

Empathy and listening

Willingness to training

Job description

North Star 265° is an alternative learning provision within the North Star Academy Trust based in North Bristol. We support young children who have been excluded from school, are at risk of exclusion or who exhibit behaviour associated with social, emotional and mental health needs.

We have a permanent position available for an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to provide support to the class teacher in groups or to individual children.

You will be required to work 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum.

The successful candidate will be joining a positive, solution-focused team of staff who are dedicated to help improve outcomes for vulnerable pupils.

The successful applicants will have:

• A good understanding of the KS1, KS2 or KS3 curriculum.
• At least one years' experience of working in a learning/childcare setting.
• The ability to support reading and phonics for those students at the early stages of reading.
• The ability to support our programme of extra-curricular activities.
• A flexible, adaptable and positive attitude to working in a structured environment.
• The ability to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders.
• The skills of empathy, listening, communication and the ability to respond to unexpressed need.
• A willingness to undertake the further training that will be offered.

You will be part of:

• An exciting and innovative development of an All-through learning community
• A dedicated team of staff who strive for excellence
• A caring and inclusive ethos
• A school which has supportive Trustees and Parents with high expectations of the school

In return, we offer a competitive salary, pension, a supportive team, training and development and the potential for career progression to the right person.

Safeguarding Statement

North Star Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.