Job Description
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We are looking for two part time, enthusiastic learning support assistants who have a passion for learning, will put the needs of our students first and have excellent interpersonal skills.
Job title: Learning Support Assistant (Teaching Assistant)
Location:Chantry Academy
Contract:Permanent, 29 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year
Salary:ALT Grade C Point 5-7, £15,746.88 - £15,993.96 - Actual
Closing Date:Friday 28th February 2025
How to Apply:Applications are to be submitted via MyNewTerm website.
About the role
The position involves supporting students learning, assisting the Class Teacher, and helping to make and maintain a positive, organised, and efficient environment.
About us
Chantry Academy is a thriving and ambitious, Ofsted rated good academy. Our vision is to provide learning that ensures everyone has the skills to beversatile, the opportunities to exceed theiraspirations, the knowledge to belearned, the empathy to beunderstanding, the enthusiasm to beengagedand the encouragement to bedetermined. Our community is alwaysvalued.
We are looking for individuals who:
* Have good communication, numeracy, and literacy skills.
* Can inspire, motivate, and support our pupils, encouraging inclusion of all pupils.
* Take every opportunity to develop pupils language, reading, numeracy and related skills.
* Have a calm and patient nature.
* Are willing and able to teach phonics.
* Are willing to learn and develop in the role.
* Have the highest expectations for the attainment of all young people.
In return we will offer you:
* Vivup Benefit System
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* LGPS pension scheme
* A thriving, innovative learning community, committed to excellence
* Asupportive, welcoming community of professionals
* Extensive support and development opportunities
If you wish to find out more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Emily Ruddock,01473 687181
The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.
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