Learning Associate

Learning Associate

Salary: Grade 5 Point 8 - 12 (£20,449 - £21,872 actual salary per annum)

Hours: 35.5  hours per week, Term Time plus 5 days

(1 x permanent / 1 x 1 year fixed term)

September 2023

The Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is responsible for nine schools across Hull; two secondary and seven primary. Oldfleet Primary School is in east Hull and part of Thrive Trust. We are a two form entry primary school, with pupils aged 3 to 11 years.

A Thrive school is one that is a dynamic community of staff, pupils and their families all focussed on one thing - inspiring pupils to thrive in life. 

From September 2023 we are introducing two new roles at Oldfleet Primary School. Learning Associates and Lead Learning Associates  will provide highly effective support for the children at Oldfleet Primary School, enabling them to thrive in all aspects of their development and learning.  

They will establish positive relationships with children, ensuring they feel safe, valued and happy.

The Learning Associate team will have a high expectation of the children and themselves, as highly valued members of the whole school team.  

As a Learning Associate you will receive :

• A competitive salary (Grade 5 progressing to Grade 6 for the Lead Learning Associate roles) 
• A comprehensive CPD package delivered through a bi weekly programme
• 35.5 hours a week term time plus 5 CPD days
• A clear and comprehensive job description 

This is an exciting time for our school as we continue on our development journey. The new roles offer the opportunity to further strengthen a committed team of colleagues who want the very best outcomes for our children and the community we serve. 

For further information please contact the school to speak to Julia Mitchell Executive Headteacher or to arrange a visit. 

School visits : Wednesday 21st June at 4pm or Tuesday 27th June at 4pm      

Closing date: Monday 3rd July 9am                

Interview date: Thursday 6th July          

As part of Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust commitment to safer recruitment processes and in accordance with statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education (2022) an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

Please note, we do not accept CVs, applications must be submitted using our application form.

Our commitment to Safeguarding: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each school has a robust SafeguardingPolicy and all staff receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout their employment. 

A candidate’s suitability to work with children will be explored at all stages of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), a Children's Barred List check, a Section 128 Management Check if relevant, Prohibition check and overseas checks as applicable, identity check, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and a check regarding their eligibility to work in the UK.

This role involves contact with children and provides regular access to children, therefore it is  ‘regulated activity’. As such, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act - 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Our commitment to equality and diversity:  Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. 

Please visit Thrive Trust website to view our Job Applicants Privacy Notice, which explains how we collect, store, and use personal data about individuals applying for jobs at our school.