Learning Support Assistant

To work with teachers as part of a professional team to support teaching and learning for pupils including those with neurodiversity. Providing specialist assistance to pupils who may need particular help to overcome barriers to learning, such as those with moderate and multiple learning difficulties and/or behavioural, social, communication, sensory or physical disabilities. Develop understanding and incorporate the use of accessibility features on school technology when planning and supporting pupils with additional needs.

What the school offers its staff

With our values-driven Islamic ethos and technology-driven teaching and learning approach,our school vision 'Believe You Can' is strongly based on the belief that all children and adults can and will succeed!

Through our vision, we believe that anything is achievable with perseverance and a belief that no task is too big.

Our pupils are provided with inspirational education and a plethora of experiences during their learning journey at school.

Our staff and pupils are dedicated to excellence and do not settle for anything less, they are equipped with a toolkit of skills and knowledge that will serve them through their lives.

As a key player in the field of technology-driven teaching and learning, The Olive Tree is an Apple Distinguished School, a Regional Training Centre for local, national and international educators as well as a lead delivery school for the Department for Education's suite of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs).

We welcome diversity and believe in an atmosphere of mutual respect, motivation and warmth, which is prevalent across the school.

We are rated 'Good' by Ofsted and strive to provide the best possible education for all our children. Our pupils are well behaved, friendly and eager to learn.