The Grove Primary Academy
Learning Support Assistant - Full Time 32.5 hours
Permanent contract / Monday to Friday / term-time including INSET days
Salary: £21,632 - £24,331 FTE (actual salary £16,650 - £18,727 pro rata per annum) (depending on experience)
Are you flexible, patient, caring and confident with children?
We are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to work alongside the teachers and other support staff in our Academy.
Key Roles and responsibilities:
To support teachers in providing for the education and welfare of all children in the academy, taking account of their needs
Maintain a safe and stimulating learning environment
Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all children in learning and extracurricular activities
Show professionalism by having proper regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the academy
Consistently demonstrate the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils
Work collaboratively with teachers and other colleagues
The Ideal candidate will:
Be kind, caring and patient
Have some experience in supporting children who have additional needs
Be enthusiastic and have a genuine passion for motivating children to be their best
We Offer:
Competitive salary & pension scheme
Discounted Wrap around care, at relevant academies, if your child is a Kite Academy Pupil
A dedicated, friendly staff team, as well as Happy, motivated children
Opportunities for Training and Progression
An incredible range of employee benefits (including access to Perkbox)
You will find out more about the school on our website. Please contact Gemma Golland, HR Officer on O1252 984930 (option 2) or email recruitmentATkite.academy to find out further information.
Closing date for applications: Midday Friday 10th May
Interviews to be arranged shortly after the closing date
Early applications are recommended as suitable applicants may be interviewed sooner according to availability and the post filled prior to this date.
The Kite Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and social media check. Applicants must hold the Right to work in the UK.
The Kite Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.