Learning Support Practitioner
Ormiston Horizon Academy
Stoke-on-Trent
- £19,557 - £20,214 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary Based on 39 weeks per year; 37 hours per week
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2024
- Apply by:
- 7 January 2024
Job overview
About this Role
Role Purpose
Our Learning Support Practitioners assist teachers and support students with their learning activities.
In doing so, they promote independent learning and facilitate inclusion for those students who may otherwise struggle to access mainstream education.
Previous experience is not required, though it would be advantageous.
About Ormiston Horizon Academy
An ambitious school at the heart of it's community, OHA is an Ofsted 'Good' rated school with a strong sense of purpose.
Students and Colleagues strive to demonstrate our key values - Resilience, Respect and Responsibly - and those values are central to everything we do.
With a strong focus on staff and pupil wellbeing, OHA provides a supportive and inclusive environment for all.
A strong leadership team and a wealth of personal development opportunities ensure our staff are able to meet their full potential.
Key benefits of working at OHA include enrolment into the LGPS Pension Scheme, term time working, and excellent work-life balance.
Additional Information
Please view the full job description to find out more.
We would welcome a telephone conversation or visit to the school from any interested persons. Please contact ncolclough@horizonoat.co.uk to arrange.
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About Ormiston Horizon Academy
- Ormiston Horizon Academy
- Turnhurst Road, Tunstall
- Stoke-on-Trent
- ST6 6JZ
- United Kingdom
An ambitious school at the heart of our community
Ormiston Horizon Academy (OHA) is a special place for our students, staff and wider community. We continuously strive to provide the highest possible quality of education for the young people we work with.
Our students are an exceptional group of talented individuals who thrive on the range of experiences that they are offered at OHA. We firmly believe the relationships between teachers, students and parents/carers are key to the success of the academy.
Our core values of: Respect, Resilience and Responsibility permeate around our academy and our wider school community. We are proud of our students and our students are proud of their school.
We have a wonderful team of staff at OHA, who work relentlessly to ensure our students are provided with the best education possible. Our thoroughly planned curriculum, alongside a challenging PSHE programme, supported by a range of enrichment opportunities, allow our students to develop a love of learning and a resilience that prepares for their futures. We encourage positive attitudes and aim to provide an environment in which all students feel known, supported and challenged.
Our outstanding building and expansive site allows us to offer an education with a difference for our students. We are fully committed to ensuring that our Academy continues to be a centre of excellence and innovation for our students, staff and the local community.
We are always open to visitors and would be happy to welcome you into OHA so you can appreciate the special learning atmosphere that exists here. I look forward to working closely with you on the next steps of our journey.
Mr A Fitzgibbon
Principal
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