Mulberry Park Educate Together Primary Academy is a single entry primary school that opened its doors to children for the first time in September 2018. We are situated on the new Mulberry Park housing development in Combe Down.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of our children who come from diverse backgrounds?
Do you thrive in a supportive school community where relationships are at the heart of everything we do?
We are seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join our school with a strong sense of community. Our school is a place where every child is valued, and where we work hard to create a nurturing environment that supports their learning and well-being.
Our school takes a relational approach, valuing connection, understanding, and trust over punitive or behaviourist methods. We believe that every child deserves compassion, patience, and support to thrive both academically and emotionally.
Our school currently has higher than the National average levels of SEND needs and many children impacted by trauma or presenting with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, we are looking for someone who embodies compassion, resilience, and adaptability.
You may be a good fit for our school if you:
* understand the importance of a relational approach and are committed to fostering trust, connection, and understanding in their interactions with children.
* can support children with SEMH challenges, using strategies that promote emotional regulation, confidence, and engagement.
* have the skills to manage and respond to unexpected behaviours with a calm, flexible, and solutions-focused approach.
* understand this Is physically demanding and active role, which may include using de-escalation techniques
* demonstrate calmness, flexibility, and resilience in challenging situations.
We are currently seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants who possess the following attributes:
• A strong understanding of Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and how these can present in children.
• A calm, flexible, and resilient approach to supporting learners.
• An understanding that this role will involve regularly dealing with unexpected behaviours and supporting children through these challenges.
• Experience and ability to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) on a 1:1 basis or within small group settings.
• A comprehension of the impact of trauma on children and its implications in a learning environment.
• Skills to build positive and nurturing relationships with children to foster their development and well-being.
• Initiative, alongside the ability to work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.
• Proven experience in managing children with SEND, demonstrating effective strategies to support their learning journeys.
What we offer:
At Mulberry Park Educate Together, we believe in fostering a supportive and collaborative atmosphere for our team. We are proud to offer:
• A supportive and welcoming school community with a strong sense of belonging.
• Opportunities for professional development and training to further enhance your skills.
• A role that is both challenging and deeply rewarding, where no two days are the same.
• A school environment where relationships matter, and every staff member is valued.
• The opportunity to be part of an inclusive, vibrant, and supportive community.
• Access to a supportive Trust with ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and networking opportunities to enhance your career.
• A dedicated and supportive local governing body that values your input and contributions.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and meet the qualifications outlined above, we would love to hear from you.
ETAT schools:
Our school is part of a group of schools in the Educate Together Academy Trust which was established in 2014 and places inclusion at the heart of its thinking and seeks to ensure in its mission statement, that that ‘no child is an outsider.
Our ethos at Educate Together Academy Trust is:
- Equity-based - Through being equitable in our work, all children and staff will have equal access to their rights and, regardless of background, all will be equally respected.
- Aspirational - All of our children have the right to a holistic world class education. All of our work aims to ensure that every child can make progress and achieve well in every aspect of their education
- Child – centred - Children are at the heart of every decision and activity. Their voices are actively sought and listened to. They play a lead role in shaping their education.
- Collaborative - Our schools aim to be central to the communities they serve.
We have full and part time vacancies
Full time hours are 8.30am to 3.30pm ( until 4.30pm on Wednesdays).
Part time hours are 8.30am to 1pm.
The salary starts at SCP 05 which is currently £24,790 pro rata.
The actual salary for these hours is £19,628 full time and £13,183 part time.
Closing date: June 4th at 9am
Interviews will be held on June 12th.
Please state on your application if you are interested in full time or part time.