North Star 240 is a secondary provision within the North Star Academy Trust based in North Bristol specialising in supporting pupils experiencing social, emotional and mental health difficulties. We aim to be part of a joined-up provision offering our pupils the outstanding education they deserve.
We have a permanent and fixed term position available for committed and high-quality Learning Support Assistants to provide support to the class teacher in groups or to individual children.
You will be required to work 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum. Actual salary £23,298 - £24,867 p.a.
The successful candidate will be joining a positive, solution-focused team of staff who are dedicated to help improve outcomes for vulnerable pupils.
The Successful Applicants Will Have
1. A good understanding of the KS3 curriculum.
2. At least one year's experience of working in a learning/childcare setting.
3. The ability to support reading and phonics for those students at the early stages of reading.
4. The ability to support our programme of extra-curricular activities.
5. A flexible, adaptable and positive attitude to working in a structured environment.
6. The ability to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders.
7. The skills of empathy, listening, communication and the ability to respond to unexpressed need.
8. A willingness to undertake the further training that will be offered.
You Will Be Part Of
1. An exciting and innovative development of an All-through learning community.
2. A dedicated team of staff who strive for excellence.
3. A caring and inclusive ethos.
4. A school which has supportive Trustees and Parents with high expectations of the school.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, pension, a supportive team, training and development and the potential for career progression to the right person.
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