Salary: TPLTSS3 £17,192 - £17,464 (actual salary, based on 30 hours per week)
Various positions available
Permanent
Term Time Only
Up to 30 Hours per week
Plus various Company Benefits
The Priory Learning Trust (Somerset Business Award winner for Employer of the Year) is looking to recruit Learning Support Assistants to work at our The King Alfred School – An Academy site in Highbridge.
At TKASA, we look after our colleagues. We offer high quality development opportunities and a supportive, dynamic and diverse workplace, highly supported by a hands-on team in all areas, from support, to teaching, to senior leadership.
For support staff at TKASA, we offer a variety of development opportunities - fully funded apprenticeships, cross site working and opportunities to share best practice and experiences across all of our trust schools.
As part of this role, you will:
1. Work within a learning framework set by the classroom teacher(s), providing support for the individual and collective needs of pupils, ensuring equality of access to opportunities to learn and develop.
2. Act as an integral part of the school staff team, contributing to the overall aims of the school, working within agreed policies and procedures.
3. Promote pupil well-being by encouraging them to develop good relationships with others, develop their self-reliance and self-esteem, help them to adjust to new settings and practice good standards of health and hygiene.
The successful candidates will have:
1. A good standard of education / three or more GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C or above or L2 Literacy and Numeracy.
2. Some experience of successfully supporting children of different ages.
3. Creativity and the ability to think ‘outside the box’.
4. An ability to adapt and respond to the needs of the children.
5. Good interpersonal skills to communicate with the class-teacher, teaching assistant, and children.
We are a flexible employer and will do our best to accommodate all types of working, so please do apply. We take staff workload seriously and work together as one team to support each other, with the added benefit of being part of a large Trust in the local area with opportunities that reflect this.
As a TPLT employee, you will have access to incredible employee benefits, including:
1. The PLaTform - Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
2. Healthshield - A fully funded Healthcare Scheme providing services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
3. Discounted nursery fees at our Academy pre-schools.
4. CPD opportunities both internally & externally.
5. A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
About The Priory Learning Trust:
TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds.
At our heart is a passion to put ‘Students First’ and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving, successful schools.
We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff, and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also ‘cherish’ our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background.
TPLT is also a successful Training School Alliance. This has been a great foundation on which to build for excellence. We know that this key focus on staff development will deliver exciting and effective learning to our children and young people.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing Date: 10 November 2024
Proposed Interview Date: 15 November 2024
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