Learning Support Assistant — Reading & Phonics (All-Through)

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 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.