North Star 180° based in Bath, is an all through school that caters for pupils with SEMH needs. Pupils who have difficulties with their emotional and social development may have limited social skills and find it difficult to make and sustain healthy relationships.
We have positions available for a committed and high-quality Learning Support Assistants to provide support to the class teacher in groups or to individual children.
You will be required to work 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum. Actual salary £22,231 - £23,800 p.a.
The successful candidate will be joining a positive, solution-focused team of staff who are dedicated to help improve outcomes for vulnerable pupils.
The successful applicants will have:
- A good understanding of either Primary or Secondary curriculum.
- At least one years’ experience of working in a learning/childcare setting.
- The ability to support our programme of extra-curricular activities.
- A flexible, adaptable and positive attitude to working in a structured environment.
- The ability to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders.
- The skills of empathy, listening, communication and the ability to respond to unexpressed need.
- A willingness to undertake the further training that will be offered.
You will be part of:
- An exciting and innovative development of an All-through learning community
- A dedicated team of staff who strive for excellence
- A caring and inclusive ethos
- A school which has supportive Trustees and Parents with high expectations of the school
In return, we offer a competitive salary, pension, a supportive team, training and development and the potential for career progression to the right person.
North Star Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.