Learning Assistant
32.5 hours a week, term time (39 weeks)
£20,812 - £21,189 FTE (£15,865 - £16,152 pro rata)
Closing date: 26 June 2023 at midnight
We are seeking to appoint a committed and talented Learning Assistant to work at our unique and inspirational school where our children, parents and staff are at the heart of everything we do.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Learning Assistant, who has experience of working with children across the primary age range. As Learning Assistant you will be supporting the children to achieve their full potential and assisting the teacher within the classroom. Your role may include one to one, small group work and delivering interventions to targeted pupils.
The ideal candidate will
- Have experience being a whole class teaching assistant
- Have experience of working with children with special education needs.
- Use their initiative to ensure children’s needs are met.
- Have high expectations of themselves, striving for the best in everything they do.
- Be an enthusiastic, committed and ambitious team player; open to learning and professional development.
We can offer you:
- An inclusive school with a good reputation for developing well rounded, caring children who feel safe and valued whatever their skills and abilities.
- A caring and motivated team of staff who help and support each other.
- Happy, confident children who enjoy being at school.
- A vibrant, warm, friendly working environment.
- A commitment to professional development through the Greenwood Academies Learning Alliance.
The academy is part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT). All GAT academies work collaboratively to share best practice and are supported by the expertise within the Central Team to enable them to focus on teaching and learning.
The staff, pupils and facilities at this academy make it a great place to work. Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged; please contact Rachel Dawkins, Office Administrator, on 01733 563180 or email rdawkins@wellandacademy.org.
The role is for 32.5 hours a week, term time only therefore this is reflected in the pro rata salary.
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”.
All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.
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.