£22,737 - £23,893 FTE £14,471.53 - £15,207.30 Actual Salary Lift Schools Wellbeing Cash Plan Pension Scheme (LGPS) Additional Lift School Benefits Permanent. 29.5 hours per week (8.50am - 3.30pm, Flexible shifts available), 39 weeks per year Immediate Start Make learning an adventure: Be a specialist Learning Assistant at Columbus Do you have a passion for helping children reach their full potential? Columbus School and College is searching for enthusiastic and dedicated assistant to join our vibrant team. We're a special school where children and young people aged 3-19 with severe and profound learning difficulties embark on incredible learning journeys. Imagine this: High-five moments: Witnessing the spark of understanding in a child's eyes. Creative collaboration: Working alongside a supportive team to design engaging learning experiences. Building bridges: Helping children overcome challenges and celebrate victories. As a Specialist Assistant, you will work closely with our children, supporting their daily learning, care, and development. You will play a crucial role in helping our pupils feel excited about coming to school, motivated to learn, and proud of their achievements. At Columbus, you'll be more than just a support assistant, you'll be an: Exploration guide: You'll tailor learning activities to each child's unique needs and interests, igniting their curiosity. Champion: You'll provide one-on-one support, fostering a safe and nurturing environment where all children can thrive. Team player: You'll collaborate with passionate teachers and specialists to ensure every child receives the best possible education and care. We offer: Flexible working options. Staff parking A supportive and collaborative community where you'll feel valued. The chance to make a real difference in the lives of exceptional children. We value the skills and dedication of our teaching assistants. To support the best outcomes for our students, we require a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). If you don't yet hold this qualification, don't worry We'll invest in your development by enrolling you in our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Programme, helping you gain the behaviours, skills and experience you need to thrive in the role. Ready to join the adventure? Here's what to do next: Discover more about our wonderful school We warmly welcome school visits and encourage you to schedule a meeting with our principal, Mark Savage, for a friendly chat. School tours are also available upon request. Don't wait Applications close on 6th April 2025. Interviews will take place as we receive applications. Who is Lift Schools? We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation. We offer you: Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered. Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. ADZN1_UKTJ