Learning Support Assistant (Level 2) Salary: NJC Pay Scale, Band 3 Scale Points 3 to 5 (£24,027 - £24,790 FTE) Actual Salary £18,352 to £18,934 Start Date: As soon as possible Working Pattern: Term time only (plus 5 INSET days) 33 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent Location: Dean Trust Rose Bridge, Holt Street, Ince, Wigan. WN1 3HD Benefits available at The Dean Trust 25/32 days annual leave entitlement (dependent upon length of service) Local Government Pension Scheme – Greater Manchester Pension Fund 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme (free of charge) Cycle to work scheme Annual flu jabs (free of charge) Access to enhanced family friendly policies The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team at Dean Trust Rose Bridge. The core purpose of the role will be to undertake support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. The Dean Trust has a number of high performing schools and a proven track record of sustained improvement. The Dean Trust’s core values include traditional academic education, excellent discipline and respect, resulting in improved attainment and progress. “Believe, Achieve, Succeed” has been embraced by all of the schools in The Dean Trust. We are looking for an individual who: Possesses good numeracy and literacy skills Has a general understanding of the national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes and strategies as well as a basic understanding of child development and learning Is able to build good working relationships with both children and adults Is Innovative and solution focused in their approach Has positive and high expectations of themselves, students and the school Will be a strong and visible role model for our students To apply for this vacancy please visit our recruitment page careers.thedeantrust.co.uk. If you have any questions about the role please contact us on 01942 510712 or email DTRBRecruitmentdeantrustrosebridge.co.uk. Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust. We look forward to hearing from you APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: 8am on Monday 17th March 2025 We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics. The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.