Learning Support Assistant

We are seeking applications to join our Learning Support team to play a vital role in enhancing students' reading fluency within our Academy. This position requires strong coordination skills, a passion for supporting student development, and a commitment to delivering high-quality interventions. We are looking for candidates with relevant experience in coordinating reading interventions or similar educational programmes and strong organisational and coordination skills. You will have previous experience working with children and/or young people, preferably within an education setting, or those with a minimum of a level 2 qualification (grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics). Previous experience working with children with special educational needs or social, emotional and mental health issues in a paid or voluntary capacity would be an advantage but is not essential as full training is given. This role can also be offered as an apprenticeship opportunity with successful applicants studying towards a recognised Teaching Assistant qualification. In this role, you will work 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 training days. If you have the skills, commitment and enthusiasm to succeed in this role, we want to hear from you. In return, we can offer you:

• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including a leased car and cycle-to-work scheme
• Free on-site parking, with our school being within easy access of the A1, A19 and public transport
• Free gym access
To apply, please visit: https://northernleaderstrust.org/vacancies/ Closing date: 9am on 29th November 2024. Interviews w/c 2nd and 9th December 2024. Northern Leaders Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in all its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school.

We are seeking applications to join our Learning Support team to play a vital role in enhancing students' reading fluency within our Academy. This position requires strong coordination skills, a passion for supporting student development, and a commitment to delivering high-quality interventions. We are looking for candidates with relevant experience in coordinating reading interventions or similar educational programmes and strong organisational and coordination skills. You will have previous experience working with children and/or young people, preferably within an education setting, or those with a minimum of a level 2 qualification (grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics). Previous experience working with children with special educational needs or social, emotional and mental health issues in a paid or voluntary capacity would be an advantage but is not essential as full training is given. This role can also be offered as an apprenticeship opportunity with successful applicants studying towards a recognised Teaching Assistant qualification.

Northern Leaders Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in all its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school.

If you have the skills, commitment and enthusiasm to succeed in this role, we want to hear from you. In return, we can offer you:
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including a leased car and cycle-to-work scheme
• Free on-site parking, with our school being within easy access of the A1, A19 and public transport
• Free gym access