Learning Support Assistant

The Trust’s main objectives are encompassed in its vision statement, which is: Students are at the centre of everything we do. Through collaboration, every aspect of our work is of high quality. Our academies deliver an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that enables all students to excel academically and socially. We know the key to our success is ensuring that we recruit the highest quality staff. ​ ​ We are seeking applications to join our Learning Support team working with individual students or small groups with a wide range of special educational needs. Working with teachers and team leaders, the role involves delivering interventions and providing in-class support to help students access their lessons and embed their learning. This role is based at our Studio West site.​ ​ We are looking for candidates with either previous experience working with children and/or young people, preferably within an education setting, or those with a minimum of a level 2 qualification (grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics). ​ ​ Previous experience working with children with special educational needs or social, emotional and mental health issues in a paid or voluntary capacity would be advantage but is not essential as full training is given.​ ​ This role can also be offered as an apprenticeship opportunity with successful applicants studying towards a recognised Teaching Assistant qualification. ​ ​ If you have the skills, commitment and enthusiasm to succeed in this role, we want to hear from you. ​ In return we can offer you, ​ Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. ​ Salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and car leasing scheme (NHS Fleet Solutions) ​ Access to free gym facilities on our Kenton School site. ​ Access to a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.​ The opportunity to work in a fantastically resourced school with easy commuting access to both the A1 and A19, in a supportive team committed to the development of all our staff.