Learning Support Assistant at City of Peterborough Academy

City of Peterborough Academy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

CPD & progression

Employee assistance

Job summary

City of Peterborough Academy is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team. You will work with class teachers across activities to promote development and raise attainment, supporting pupils individually or in groups so they access the curriculum.

Hours are Monday to Thursday 8am–4pm and Friday 8am–3.30pm. We offer a generous benefits package, CPD, professional development, and opportunities for progression as part of our diverse academy community.

Responsibilities

• Work with class teachers across activities to promote development and raise attainment.
• Promote pupils' development, learning, self esteem and social inclusion.
• Give support to pupils, individually or in groups so they access the curriculum.

Job description

About this Role

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to joinour friendly and dedicated team here at City of Peterborough Academy.

Hours of Work - Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm, Friday 8am to3.30pm

In this key role you will:

• Work with the class teachers across a range of activitiesto promote development and raise the learning and attainment of our pupils
• Promote pupils' development, learning, self esteem andsocial inclusion
• Give support to pupils, individually or in groups so theycan access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense ofachievement

Full Job description is provided.

Why join us?

City of Peterborough Academy is a diverse and inclusiveschool dedicated to supporting every student's journey. You'll bepart of a supportive team within a thriving academy trust, with opportunitiesfor training and professional development.

If you're passionate about supporting young people intheir learning journey and ready to be a valued part of our supportive team,we'd love to hear from you!

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

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

• A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplace
• A free digital wellbeing companion for all colleagues
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• 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 closingdate, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, soan early application is advised.

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

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of theirRight to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of ourneed to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide HomeOffice stipulated documentation prior to interview.