What skills and experience we're looking for
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
What the school offers its staff
We Offer:
• Competitive salary & pension scheme
• Discounted Wrap around care, at relevant academies, if your child is a Kite Academy Pupil (Linked to contractual hours)
• A dedicated, friendly staff team, as well as Happy, motivated children
• An incredible range of employee benefits (including access to Perkbox)
• Opportunities for Training and Progression
Further details about the role
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
Commitment to safeguarding
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 successful candidate will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check & have Right to work in the UK.