Learning Support Assistant - Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom - Reach2 Academy Trust

    Reach2 Academy Trust
    Reach2 Academy Trust Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago

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    About the Role

    St Margaret's Primary Academy is a lively and ambitious, welcoming school and we are currently seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide help and support to our amazing children. This is a part-time position and we are looking for successful individual to work 32.5 hours per week on a term-time only basis to start as soon as possible.

    In particular, successful applicants should, have:

  • At least one years experience of working with children in the primary age range
  • Experience of working with children in a friendly, busy environment
  • An understanding of children with SEN needs
  • Level 2 qualification in play work/childcare – Desirable
  • A current food hygiene certificate (desirable)
  • Paediatric first aid qualification (desirable)
  • Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures
  • You should:

  • Have excellent communication skills
  • Have the ability to build effective relationships with students, parents and other staff
  • The ability to relate in a firm and friendly way with a wide range of personalities
  • The ability to use initiative
  • Be willing to undertake direction and guidance
  • Have a good understanding of behaviour management strategies
  • Be able to work as part of a team
  • Background Information about the School

    We are a lively, ambitious and welcoming school with tenacious staff and an exciting journey ahead of us. We believe that our school is a very special place.Every child and every family who joins our community is a part of our team. We believe that everyone can thrive, every day in every way, and we are committed to creating an excellent education, fantastic memories and an incredible Primary school experience for all.

    Our core purpose is encapsulated in our statement of intent; 'Unlocking Potential; Transforming Lives'. We believe in spotting the talents and skills of every individual and helping them to make the progress in their learning and personal development so that they can go on to achieve their dreams. Our core values of Safety, Ready to Learn, Working Together, High Expectations and Integrity are words we live by. These flow through everything we do and form our ethos and rules within the school.

    We are a caring employer who invests in the future of our employees, as only through their excellence can we deliver excellence for the children and families whom we serve. To see more information about the school, please visit our website St Margaret's Primary Academy

    Closing DateFriday 10th May at 5pmDocuments