Learning Support Assistants

Prosper Learning Trust; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

CPD programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

Job summary

Prosper Learning Trust invites applications for Learning Support Assistants at Harry Watts Academy in Sunderland. The role focuses on supporting autistic pupils aged five to sixteen across three pathways, with duties under teachers and a commitment to pupil wellbeing.

We value teamwork, high expectations for achievement, and transferable experience from education, health or care settings. Training and progression opportunities are provided within the Trust.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English at grade C+/4+ or equivalent.
• Experience working with children in education, health or care settings.
• Clear understanding of the Special Needs Assistant's role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing classroom support duties under the direction of the teacher.
• Respond to pupils' social, emotional and physical needs.
• Maintain high expectations of pupil achievement and work well in a team.

Skills

GCSEs in Maths and English

Transferable experience in education/h

Understanding of the Special Needs ASs

Job description

Harry Watts Academy
Ramillies Road
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR5 5JA

Are you enthusiastic about making a difference in young people's lives?

Harry Watts Academy is looking to appoint Learning Support Assistants to join their dedicated and professional team.

This role is perfect for positive and professional individuals with:

• GCSEs Grade C+/4+ (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Relevant transferable experience, for example: working with children in education, health or care settings
• A clear understanding of the Special Needs Assistant's role

As a valued member of our team, you will:

• Assist in providing classroom support duties, including curriculum related tasks under the direction of the teacher, and responding to pupil's social, emotional and physical needs
• Have high expectations of pupil achievement
• Be able to work constructively as part of a team

Sound like the role for you? Read on!

Please refer to the attached person specification and job description for full details of the requirements of the role.

Harry Watts Academy is a specialist free school in Sunderland opened in September 2020 for autistic pupils aged between five and sixteen years. We pride ourselves on having a shared belief that all children have a right to the best education that can be provided and a learning and working environment where all are respected, valued and achievements celebrated.

Harry Watts Academy is a split site school, with locations in both Sunderland (Redhouse) and Washington (Harraton). Currently, our Engage and Explore pathways are based at Redhouse and our Discover pathway is based at Harraton. You will therefore be willing to support the teaching and learning of pupils on any of our three pathways on either of our sites.

To learn more about Harry Watts Academy and Prosper Learning Trust, please visit our websites.

Prosper Learning Trust was established in January 2018 to help vulnerable young people succeed against the odds. Four core values underpin everything we do as a Trust, these are Aspiration, Integrity, Resilience and Kindness. We are looking for staff who share those values and want to support our young people.

The Trust currently have 5 schools in the region:

• Newcastle Bridges School – Alternative Provision academy offering education to pupils unable to access mainstream school due to medical needs including hospitalised children and young people (3-19 years)
• Mary Astell Academy – Alternative Provision academy offering education to permanently excluded pupils and pupils who are struggling in mainstream school (11-16 years)
• Thomas Bewick Special School – Special School academy for pupils with a diagnosis of autism (3-19 years)
• Harry Watts Academy – Special School academy for pupils with a diagnosis of autism (5-16 years)
• Gilbert Ward Academy – Special School academy for pupils with SEMH or a diagnosis of autism (11-16 years)

The successful candidate will be deployed initially at Harry Watts Academy but will be expected to work at any Prosper Learning Trust site should the need arise.

Benefits of working for Prosper Learning Trust

The Trust is proud to say that we match the Real Living Wage and we also offer successful candidates:

• A friendly and supportive team of staff who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another
• Opportunities for career development and support with development through Trust wide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support from the Trust's Wellbeing Network Group
• Access to either Teacher's Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme, each with favourable employer contribution rates
• Employee centred policies that support you in and beyond the workplace
• Funded eye tests for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)
• Bike 2 Work scheme

For more information on why we think you should work for us see our Trust website, where you will also find videos of what our current staff think.

The successful candidate will be welcomed into the Trust, so if this sounds like the role for you, please don't hesitate to apply.

Please note that all successful candidates will be required to complete an online pre-employment medical questionnaire.