Salary: Band 3 £25,583 – £25,989 pro rata (actual £18,892 – £19,191)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time only
Closing Date: Monday 20th October
Duke’s Secondary School is looking for an enthusiastic, creative and hardworking Learning Support Assistant to support the students and teachers throughout the busy academic year.
Day to day duties involve helping the students follow class instructions, supporting the teacher with behaviour management and helping to prepare lesson materials.
The ideal candidate will be resilient, organised and able to work both independently and as a part of a team in a busy classroom environment. You will assist the teacher with the delivery of the lesson and help the students engage in activities.
Main Roles and Responsibilities:
• Supervise and support learners in their access of learning
• Encourage learners to engage in, and participate in learning activities set by the class teacher.
• Establish good relationships with learners, acting as a role model and responding to the needs of each individual child.
• Support the teacher in the management of learner behaviour.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and resources required to meet learning activities and assist learners in their use.
What do we offer?
- A supportive and collaborative staff team with a shared passion for education.
- A school community that prioritises wellbeing, values, and high expectations
- Excellent CPD opportunities and clearly defined career progression routes.
- A comprehensive ECT support programme tailored to individual needs.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 wellbeing support.
- On-site childcare provision during term time through The Nest
- Free on-site parking.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
If you are looking for the next step in your career and would like to work within a supportive Trust, then we would love to hear from you!
Northumberland Church of England 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. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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