Learning Support Assistant

Hours: Full Time, Term Time Only (+ 2 INSET days)

Wingfield Academy are seeking a suitably qualified, highly motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our Inclusion Department and make a significant impact, leading small groups and providing individualised support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4.

You'll have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team, committed to enhancing learning, teaching, and overall student outcomes. You will play a pivotal role in motivating our students, increasing their self-esteem and independence and ensuring they have the necessary support to access and progress through the curriculum.

To excel in this role, you will need to bring an understanding or experience of working with vulnerable young people and those with learning or behavioural difficulties. In addition, you must hold GCSE qualifications in Maths and English, at grade C or above. Proficiency in using functional ICT, and strong communication skills with the confidence to liaise with a team of professionals to support student learning will also be essential.

Why Work for Us?

Wingfield Academy is looking to expand and develop further, attracting the best people to work alongside our dedicated and ambitious staff who go the extra mile to make a quantifiable and powerful contribution to social mobility. We focus on the things that matter. 

New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service.

• NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
• Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development
• An attractive pension scheme
• Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
• A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff

If you're enthusiastic about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply please click the apply button.

Closing date: Sunday 24th September 2023 at 9am.

NCLT will raise standards across our family of schools and colleges. We will promote a culture of aspiration, excellence and enjoyment. We will use our collective strengths and expertise to benefit our children and young people.

A charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (company number: 09257194).

NCLT has a commitment to safeguarding students and the successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks in line with Safer Recruitment guidance. It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We value diversity and actively promote equality of opportunity. As a Disability Confident Leader, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a post will be offered an interview.