Raedwald Trust - Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 5ND £26,274 - £29,028 pro rata 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday Permanent Reference: 6729 Required as soon as possible Based in Ipswich with travel in the local area Are you looking for a real challenge in life? Looking to have a real impact on the lives of children? If so, the Raedwald Trust might just be what you have been looking for. We are looking to recruit in our Key Stage 2 provision, please put on your application a preference for any key stage or details of relevant experience in any key stage. You will be based at Alderwood Academy but may be required to work across the Raedwald Trust settings. The academies provide education for young learners who are unable to access mainstream education for medical or behavioural reasons. As part of the ongoing development of our service, we are seeking Learning and Progress Support workers with a strong commitment to social inclusion and improving learning outcomes for vulnerable children. We can offer you the opportunity to be part of a highly effective learning team and continued professional development. Learning and Progress post holders work within an agreed system of supervision to support the education of children and young people at the Raedwald Trust. You will: provide high quality classroom support contribute effectively to planning and preparation of learning activities and resources as required have relevant experience or experience within a mainstream setting be able to demonstrate effective behaviour management strategies be a good team player demonstrate a positive attitude towards all stakeholders be flexible, resilient and calm under pressure build positive working relationships with young people have GCSE English and mathematics at Level C or above (or equivalent). As part of the Raedwald Trust Team, you will support pupils in-centre during the school day, communicate with families and outside agencies, and enable inclusion within community schools via advisory role during any outreach. Access to personal transport is essential. To find out more: Visits from potential applicants are welcomed. Please contact Laura Leeder, Trust PA on email: lleederraedwaldtrust.org, or telephone 01473 550472 if you would like to arrange a visit or would like an application pack. How to apply: Please read the Application Pack (pdf) Completed applications should be made via: https://www.raedwaldtrust.com/about-raedwald-trust/vacancies/ Please note we cannot accept CVs. Closing date: 13 December 2024. Interview date: week commencing, 16 December 2024. You may be invited to interview before the closing date. Appointment of the successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check. This is as stated in the Trust's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy to show commitment to safeguarding and promotion of welfare of children. As an equal opportunities employer, the Raedwald Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Raedwald Trust. Our Job Applicants Privacy Notice can be found on our website here https://www.raedwaldtrust.com/about-raedwald-trust/data-protection/