Learning Assistant

 Learning Assistant

Ref: 18-19/KPA/25587

30 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks)

£17,007 - £18,672 (£11,431 - £12,551 pro rata’d)

Fixed term – linked to funding

Closing date: 18th November 2018 at midnight

We are seeking an inspirational and adaptable Learning Assistant to join us to support our children and young people.

The ideal Learning Assistant will reinforce the excellent work of the teaching staff by supporting individuals or small groups both within and outside of the classroom environment. You will be a professional role model to the pupils, with the confidence to challenge and the creativity to motivate.

You will be:

· keen to learn with a positive outlook

· able to work on your own initiative

· experienced in working with children

· able to work as part of a team

· willing to undertake training 

· enthusiastic and have the skills to challenge and motivate all our pupils.

You will be joining a passionate group of colleagues who strive to achieve the best outcomes for pupils in all aspects of their lives. 

Experience of working with children with challenging behaviour would be an advantage. The role will involve either working one to one or in a group basis.

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.

For further information, please visit:

https://app.kallidusrecruit.com/GreenwoodAcademiesTrust/VacancyInformation.aspx?VId=25587

Alternatively, please call our Recruitment Line on 0115 748 3310 Option 1

Complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form:

https://bit.ly/2IFTtXc

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 and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.