Learning Support Professional

Ormiston Academies Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Automatic pay progression

Generous pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts

Blue Light Card access

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Ormiston Latimer Academy in Kensington & Chelsea is seeking a Learning Support Professional to help pupils who may have found mainstream education challenging re-engage with learning and build confidence.

Under the direction of teaching staff you will support individuals and small groups in the classroom, deliver targeted interventions in literacy, speech and language, behaviour and PSHE, and assist with IEPs and pupil wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a learning environment.
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs (SEMH, ASD, ADHD) preferred.
• Willingness to participate in home visits and family engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals and small groups in the classroom under teacher guidance.
• Deliver targeted interventions in literacy, speech and language, behaviour and PSHE.
• Assist with IEPs and contribute to pupil wellbeing and reintegration.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

IT skills

Communication

Job description

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

This is an incredible opportunity for a Learning Support Professional to make a difference and join a great team of people within a supportive, values-led organisation.

As a Learning Support Professional at Ormiston Latimer Academy, you will play a vital role in helping pupils who may have found mainstream education challenging to re-engage with learning and grow in confidence. Working under the direction of teaching staff, you will support individuals and small groups in the classroom, deliver targeted interventions in areas such as literacy, speech and language, behaviour and PSHE, and help pupils manage their behaviour and build positive relationships. You will also contribute to IEPs, support pupils’ emotional and social well-being, and work closely with families and other professionals - including through home visits where required - to support each pupil’s development and reintegration.

We’d love to hear from you if you have experience of working with children in a learning environment and believe every child deserves a fresh start. You’ll have good literacy and numeracy skills (at least level 2 in English and Maths, or equivalent), confident IT skills, and a good understanding of how children learn and develop. Perhaps you’ve already supported pupils with additional needs - such as social, emotional and mental health needs, ASD or ADHD - or perhaps you’re simply passionate about doing so. You’ll be a warm, clear communicator and a supportive team player who enjoys building strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues alike, and you’ll share our commitment to inclusion and to keeping every child safe and supported. Full training, including first aid, will be provided.

About our Academy

Located in Kensington & Chelsea, Ormiston Latimer Academy provides a caring environment based on integrity, mutual respect, and understanding. It seeks to reignite passion in education and aspiration. Each learner is treated as an individual and is supported to develop within an environment that develops a love of learning and the ability to create social and emotional skills fit for the world outside of education.

The main provision at Latimer is for secondary learners, but we have primary provision on site, along with a managed intervention centre and outreach service. Our learners are at risk of or have been excluded from mainstream settings.

We believe that success for our young people comes because of our specialist approach; we are interested in activities that develop all young people’s capabilities; their potential for employability; their ability to have successful healthy relationships; their ability to make safe life choices, enhancing their quality of life and the realisation of their aspirations.

Why Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

We value the contribution of every colleague and offer a range of benefits designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance. Benefits include automatic pay progression, a generous pension scheme, wellbeing support, exclusive discounts, Blue Light Card access and our cycle-to-work scheme.

Ready to Make a Difference?