Learning Assistant

Ref: 16-17/QPA/008 

32.5 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks) 

£15,507- £16,191 (£11,591- £12,102 pro rata)

Fixed term linked to pupil funding

Closing Date: 1 February 2017 at noon 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Learning Assistant to support pupils at the Queensmead Primary Academy. 

Working under the direction of the Class Teacher, you will promote development and learning, and will help to ensure full participation. This will involve working on a one to one basis and in small groups within the Early Years Foundation Stage.    

The ideal candidate will:   

· be able to demonstrate a range of behaviour management strategies and teaching skills; 

· be well organised and have high expectations of achievement and behaviour; 

· possess excellent communication skills at all levels in order to be able to liaise effectively with parent/carers and outside agencies; 

· preferably have previous experience of working in a similar role.   

The academy, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), is located in the Braunstone area of Leicester. We are an aspiring academy with first class facilities and are committed to accelerating progress for the benefit of our 460 pupils. The recent Ofsted inspection graded all areas as ‘Good’, commenting on the very positive learning environment and the high expectations of all pupils; something that the academy staff, pupils and the Trust are proud of.   

Working for GAT you can be assured that you will be contributing to helping support our mission to enable every child to do their best. All our academies work collaboratively together to share best practice and are supported by the expertise within the central team to enable them to focus on teaching and learning. As an employee of the trust you will receive excellent opportunities for career progression and access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance your professional growth. 

For application forms and further information on the Greenwood Dale Foundation Trust, please visit our website. 

http://www.greenwoodacademies.org/vacancy/11730/ 

Alternatively, please call our Recruitment Line on 0115 748 3344   

We also ask that you please complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form by visiting: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/GATequalops  

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.