Learning Support Assistant

8.30am – 4.15pm Monday to Friday, term time only (+ INSET days)

**Discussion around flexible hours is possible (minimum 3 days per week)**

Would you like to be part of an innovative, new and growing school?

Bohunt School Wokingham (BSW) is looking to appoint highly motivated, dynamic and innovative individuals with the desire to be part of a brand new school; to help shape, grow and ensure the success of our new-build secondary school. The school opened in 2016 with Year 7, growing to a roll of 1200 students, aged 11-16, by September 2021, with an exciting final phase addition of a sixth form to open in 2023.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be play an active part of the development and direction of the school as it grows, with rich opportunities for professional and career development both within the school and across the wider Academy Trust. We are a heavily oversubscribed school and highly regarded, rated recently as outstanding in 2 categories by Ofsted in 2019. As a new and growing school, this represents a unique opportunity for a teacher who is looking to take full advantage of the opportunities available and develop themselves professionally. Applicants who feel they can bring additional expertise are invited to make contact to discuss opportunities.

This is a rare and exciting challenge for an ambitious and imaginative candidate to join us in our stunning environment. Beginning with year 7 and growing year on year, there has been the freedom to design and evolve the curriculum without the restraints of what is already there and the opportunity to create a unique, innovative and rich educational climate, supported by the infrastructure of a hugely successful Trust.

You will need to demonstrate a commitment to sustaining academic excellence, helping every child succeed and the potential to be an excellent classroom practitioner. As well as being able to; work as part of a team, roll up your sleeves and inspire others to excel.

The South of England based Bohunt Educational Trust has evolved from Bohunt School in Hampshire, rated Outstanding in every category by Ofsted into a high performing multi-academy Trust. BET's educational philosophy is encapsulated by three short verbs: Enjoy, Respect and Achieve.

Learning Support Assistant Overview (Job Description attached)

We are seeking to appoint a well organised, skilled and professional person to support students within the School. If you are passionate about young people, enjoy variety in your role and thrive on working in a busy environment this is a great opportunity for you. The successful candidate should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, relate well to young people and possess Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent).

Working as part of a team is a crucial aspect of the role within many different departments, so you must have a flexible attitude to react to different situations throughout the school day and the ability to use your own initiative within the learning environment.

Are you:    

• Able to work flexibly and on your own initiative?    
• An effective communicator with a friendly and helpful disposition?    
• A professional who can work calmly under pressure?    
• Interested in gaining experience which might lead into a career in teaching?    
• Committed to helping children achieve and enjoy their school experience?    
• Keen to be an active member of an exciting new school community?

Responsibilities:    

• To assist in the education, supervision and welfare of students in the classes you are assigned to and around the school    
• To create a positive atmosphere and professional impression that reflects our core values and ethos    
• To assist with lesson cover for teacher absence when required

Benefits:    

• Working in a small highly motivated team of colleagues    
• The opportunity to gain further experience and career progression as the school is built, the intake grows and our infrastructure expands.

Closing date: 11th June 2023 (Applications will be reviewed as they are received)