Learning Support Assistant — Training & Career Growth

North Star 180°; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

North Star Academy Trust is seeking two Learning Support Assistants to support the class teacher in groups or with individual children, contributing to improved outcomes for vulnerable pupils in a positive team environment.

The roles are fixed-term, 35 hours per week across 39 weeks per annum, with a salary of £24,836 to £26,509 per year. The successful candidates will join a supportive team and have access to training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the class teacher in groups or to individual children.
• Support our programme of extra-curricular activities.
• Contribute to improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Experience in learning/childcare

Reading and phonics support

Extracurricular activity support

Flexible/adaptable attitude

Communication with stakeholders

Empathy and listening

Willingness to undertake training

Job description

North Star Academy Trust is seeking two Learning Support Assistants to support the class teacher in groups or with individual children, contributing to improved outcomes for vulnerable pupils in a positive team environment.

The roles are fixed-term, 35 hours per week across 39 weeks per annum, with a salary of £24,836 to £26,509 per year. The successful candidates will join a supportive team and have access to training and development opportunities.