Salary: £24,027 - £24,404 FTE (£9,862 - £10,017 pro rata)
We are looking for a 1:1 Learning Assistant to join our team here at Seathorne Primary Academy on a temporary basis.
The ideal candidate will work 5 days a week, mornings only with some lunchtime support as part of the role.
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a enthusiastic and caring Learning Assistant to work with a pupil on a fixed term basis as posts are linked to funding.
The appointed Learning Assistant will be required to work with the pupils on a 1:1 basis or with small groups of children with special educational needs if required. You will be a professional role model to the pupils, with the skills and confidence to challenge and motivate.
We are looking for someone who has:
- relevant knowledge and experience of working with pupils with special educational needs, including those with autism and learning delay
- have experience of working with primary aged children
- be able to nurture positive and caring relationships
- have high expectations of themselves, always striving for the best
- the ability to use their initiative and personalise the pupil's learning to meet their academic and well-being needs
- the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues, parents and outside agencies as well as participate in annual reviews, contributing to meetings regarding the pupils learning and progress
- a working knowledge of the National Curriculum
- a willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school
About us:
The Seathorne Primary Academy and Nursery, is part of the Greenwood Academies Trust. Our school is a vibrant and purposeful place of learning. We encourage everyone to celebrate their individuality while working together to ensure we can all thrive together. Our staff are longstanding and passionate about helping all children to succeed, no matter what their starting point is. Our curriculum is designed to be relevant to our setting – in a coastal area where the challenges to our families are significant - and increasingly focussed on highly responsive teaching, outdoor and active learning. Behaviour is excellent, and pupils and staff benefit from the support of a knowledgeable and actively involved pastoral and SEND support team.
In Return:
You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.
We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
- Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
- Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
- A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured
If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.
The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.