Learning Assistant

United Kingdom St John Plessington Catholic Secondary School Your Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning Assistant to support our teachers in delivering high quality learning. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and/or previous experience working with children, although training will be given for the right person.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support our teachers in delivering high quality learning. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and/or previous experience working with children, although training will be given for the right person.

The successful candidate will be extremely well supported, working alongside a passionate team of teachers and support staff.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. To promote students' development in a safe, secure, challenging environment
2. To meet the physical/medical needs of the student according to a student's individual care plan whilst encouraging independence wherever possible
3. To develop an understanding of the student's specific needs in order to help them learn as effectively as possible
4. To encourage inclusion within the classroom
5. To display students' work to reflect their achievement
6. To encourage good personal hygiene and assist with necessary self-help skills
7. To facilitate small group interventions as directed by the SENDCO (homework club, social skills etc.)

We can offer you:

1. A supportive, friendly working environment
2. A team committed to supporting professional development
3. Enthusiastic young people who love coming to school
4. An experienced and motivated staff team
5. A school with high aspirations for its students and staff
6. Fantastic employee benefits such as: an electric car scheme, eyecare vouchers, flu vaccination clinics, cycle2work scheme, please see the attached information for a full list of comprehensive benefits

We would like you to:

1. Be a positive role model for all members of the school community
2. Be able to work well with young children and confident in establishing secure relationships
3. Have high expectations of yourself and our students
4. Be able to work flexibly as part of a team

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and You Tube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability,

marital status, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief,

sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or pregnancy/maternity. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.

To apply for this position, please use link below:

https://hfcmat.face-ed.co.uk/Emp/Campaigns/Campaign?id=30184

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised closing date, so please apply as soon as you can.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

Safeguarding Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants should note that, in accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups' regime, it is their responsibility to have made any necessary registrations relevant at the time of making this application, which are required for people working or volunteering with children. Accordingly, applicants are put on notice that any offer of employment made will be conditional upon identity and right to work checks and the results of Disclosure & Barring Service and Teacher Services checks (where applicable). For those who have lived or worked outside of the UK, the offer will also be conditional on satisfactory overseas checks including, where necessary, the provision of a letter of professional standing.