Learning Assistant

Salary - £22,737 - £23,893 (£15,999 - £16,812 pro rata)

Specific hours may be negotiable but will operate in accordance with the academy day and will include some lunchtime support.

• To commence 1st September 2024.

At Skegby Junior Academy, our aim is to develop a set of SMART values in our children, whilst providing an inclusive environment that not only allows them to achieve what they are truly capable of, but also equips them with excellent academic achievement.

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Learning Assistant to join our committed staff team. This is a varied role and would consist of some 1:1 support for children with additional needs, together with some group work, interventions and in-class support.

The ideal candidate will:

• have experience of working in a primary setting

• have knowledge of the National Curriculum

• be able to establish positive and supportive relationships with colleagues, parents and children

• be positive, energetic, calm and resilient

• be interested in developing an understanding of the needs of specific individuals

• have high standards and be committed to raising standards and achievement for all students

• be passionate about developing the whole child, across the whole age-range of the school

• look to develop independence where possible

• provide regular feedback to the class teacher and primary leaders

• be willing to undertake specialist training if appropriate

• have good standards of English and Maths

• be able to work well as a member of a team

• be enthusiastic and highly motivated

• have high expectations and be committed to inclusion

• be well-organised and hard-working

What we can offer you:

• A supportive, proactive forward-thinking leadership team

• A strong ethos of high expectation and challenge for all learners

• A caring team who will support you all the way

• A commitment to professional development

• A varied and enriched curriculum, with particular emphasis on outdoor learning and a learning challenge approach

• Excellent grounds which contain a very special Forest School outdoor garden classroom.

Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed; please contact the main office on 01623 460329 or email admin@skegbyjunioracademy.org to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.

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.