Learning Support Assistant - Cheshire, United Kingdom - Knutsford Academy

Knutsford Academy

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Cheshire, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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If you are an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual who has a passion for working with young people, we would like to hear from you.

Our Learning Support Assistants work alongside the class teacher and the SENDCO to deliver high quality learning experiences, which improve rates of progress for pupils within a welcoming and experienced support team.

They also use their initiative and are proactive in supporting individual pupils across the class. Experience of delivering interventions to improve the development of speech and language and social skills are desirable. High expectations for all the children are essential as is the ability to demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills. The role requires effective communication and teamwork.

Hours of work: 25.5 per week

Weeks worked:
term time only (38 weeks per year).

The actual salary:
£18,388

Closing date: 2 March 2023

We are open to flexible working hours and would welcome a discussion with potential applicants to explore a mutually convenient work pattern.

Our Learning Support Assistants receive a comprehensive training package to secure continued professional development.

TLA promotes and prioritises staff wellbeing through its commitment to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.

A new staff benefits programme has launched this academic year, providing staff discounts in response to the rising cost of living, and offers a confidential employee assistance programme to support staff mental health and wellbeing both personally and professionally.

The Learning Alliance is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable.

We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status. The Trust supports CIPD's #FlexFrom1st campaign and is 'happy to talk flexible working'.

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