Salary: £22,369 - £27,344 FTE (£16,976- £18,255 pro rata)
32.5 hours per week, term time (39 weeks)
Closing date: 21st February
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Assistant to join Nethergate Academy, and also cover classes in the absence of the Class Teacher.
The academy works with children and young people who have learning difficulties and complex needs and their families.
Nethergate Academy is an Outstanding special academy in the City of Nottingham for 168 pupils aged 5-19 with complex learning difficulties and disabilities. Many pupils are autistic and some have SEMH needs.
You will be required to help with the organising and running of intervention groups across the academy and also cover classes in the absence of the Class Teacher; including unplanned absence and/or planned absence due to the allocation of PPA time.
This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to gain teaching experience and develop a wide range of skills whilst working in a friendly and supportive environment. To be successful you must be able to demonstrate:
- excellent communication skills
- the use of initiative
- great organisational skills
- the ability to relate to and engage with a wide range of pupils
- ability to ensure high standards in terms of achievement and behaviour.
Training and support will be provided from a welcoming and professional team. If you think you have what it takes to work within this role we look forward to hearing from you.
Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs would be advantageous. You will be joining a passionate group of colleagues who strive to achieve the best outcomes for pupils in all aspects of their lives.
In return, the academy, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust; look to support staff in their careers and offer first class CPD, training through the Learning Alliance and a generous pension scheme.
This role is for 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday and is required in term time (39 weeks); therefore this is reflected in the pro rata salary.
For further information, please visit:
http://www.greenwoodacademies.org/nta/007