Learning Assistant

The Bramble Academy is a community primary school with the capacity to have up to 230 children, including our nursery, on roll. From gardeners to writers, explorers to sports people (sometimes all in the same day!) our children make this school a happy place to be. We believe in opening minds, creating opportunities for all to believe in themselves, achieve their potential and develop the skills needed to succeed and enjoy life. 

We place our pupils and students at the heart of everything we do. Our Trust is unique with the combination of mainstream and special schools, enabling staff to benefit greatly from collaborative learning as well as the latest pedagogical research ensuring that the children and students in our care receive a first class education.

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Assistant. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team seeking to improve the outcomes and lives of all children in the community we serve. It will be for an initial 1 year contract, subject to ongoing funding.

More information about the school can be found HERE 

About the Evolve Trust 

We are committed to providing exceptional learning opportunities for all our staff. A truly unique place to enhance your professional learning and development. We offer highly individualised and award winning professional development which is available to all staff and include bespoke, accredited training, personal coaching, mentoring as well as exceptional shadowing and deployment opportunities across the trust.

The Evolve Trust is a working partner of APL Health which provides staff with fantastic wellbeing and health related benefits such as Virtual GP and private prescription service, helpline assistance, counselling, physiotherapy and stress coaching. 

The Evolve Trust staff also have access to either the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers Pension.

The Evolve Trust is an amazing small trust and our staff really matter to us; we expect people to work hard and do their best for the children in our schools, but in return we believe in personal and professional development and a culture in our schools where staff are recognised and valued for their effort and excellence.

The Evolve Trust is an exciting and rewarding place to work and we value our people.

Having an employee reward scheme in place allows us to say “thank you” to a member of staff, for a job well done, recognising staff for going the extra mile or living and breathing our values. Our pin badge reward scheme has been developed to show our staff how much they are appreciated. These rewards include:

Values Award

High Five Award

Attendance Award

Leadership Award

Research Award

Thank a Teacher / Associate Staff

World Teacher Day

Annual Staff Awards.

More information on rewards, benefits and the Trust can be found HERE 

We are looking for someone who:

• Has skills and experience to secure rapid improvement in children’s learning and progress. 

• Shares the drive and determination to make a real difference in the life chances of all our children.

• Has the patience and empathy for children who may sometimes struggle with their learning along with the high expectations to ensure they succeed.

• To work in accordance with the school’s statement of aims and values and implement strategies within policies adopted by governing body.

• To help to raise achievement and aspirations of the pupils by providing challenge, opportunity and recognising and celebrating successes.

• To liaise effectively with parents, external agencies and Trustees/Scrutiny Board Members.

• To carry out the general and specific professional duties as set out in the current ‘school teachers’ pay and conditions document’ and teachers standards.

• To play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive mission and ethos and to encourage and ensure staff and students to follow this example.

• To undertake supervision duties.

About the Area:

Mansfield Woodhouse is on the edge of Sherwood Forest and stunning countryside, perfect for relaxing walks and exploring.

Only 10 miles away from the M1 Motorway, proving quick links from Nottingham, Sheffield and Derby to name just a few.

2 minute walk from the local train station.

Good bus links for Nottingham and Derby.

Affordable housing with new housing projects being built in the local area. The average house price for Mansfield Woodhouse just is £148,761, with an overall average for Mansfield of £171,344.

20 minute walk in to Mansfield Town Centre with a good selection of shops, both in the town centre and on the outskirts, as well as a vibrant market.

We can offer you:

• Wonderful children!

• A leadership team who are committed to excellence and innovation.

• Friendly and welcoming staff. 

• The right resources and support to develop our children. 

You will be able to:

• Undertaking the activities with either individuals or groups of children to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development.

• Carrying out pre-determined educational activities and work programmes whilst promoting independent learning.

• Working to establish a supportive relationship with the children and parents concerned.

• Encouraging acceptance and inclusion of the child with special needs.

• Promoting and reinforcing the child’s self-esteem.

• Monitoring individual children’s needs and reporting these to their designated supervisor as appropriate.

• Keep such records of the children’s development as are required by the school.

• Being aware of school’s policies and procedures.

• Being aware of confidential issues linked to home/student/teacher/school work and to keep confidences as appropriate.

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection /safeguarding, equality and diversity, health and safety, ICT, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate senior person.

• Develop effective professional relationships with others 

• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all stakeholders accepting the principles underlying the school’s equal opportunities policies and practice. 

• Maintain the confidential nature of information relating to the The Evolve Trust, its students, parents and carers acting in accordance with Data Protection Act principles at all times 

• Contribute to and support the overall life, work/aims and ethos of the The Evolve Trust.

• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required

• Participate and engage in training and appraisal as required.

• Undertake additional duties as reasonably requested by senior staff 

Should you wish to apply for the post, please complete and return an application form along with a covering letter, using the TES Quick apply system.

Closing Date 

Please ensure your application arrives by noon 17th July 2020. 

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that unfortunately, on this occasion, your application has not been successful. 

The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.