Attenborough Arts Centre (AAC) is inviting applications for a Learning Assistant to join our Learning and Communities team, on a fixed term basis until March 2028. The Learning Assistant role will provide administrative support for the multi award-winning SENsory Atelier Programme which brings artists and their artistic practice to collaborate with pupils in 14 SEN Schools in Leicestershire This role will work as a member of the Learning and Communities team providing administrative support, liaising with artists, overseeing bookings from schools and other groups, including children, young people, schools, families. This position also works closely with the SENsory Atelier Programme Manager to provide tailored a Joint Practice Development and Continuing Professional Development programme for Teachers and Classroom Assistants. About SENsory Atelier SENsory Atelier is a dynamic cultural education programme for 12 Special schools, and 2 mainstream schools with Designated Specialist Provision in Leicester/shire. With the focus on personal, social, communication and physical development SENsory Atelier uses art as a tool and language for SEND children and young people, to learn. This fixed term post will support this programme, working with Leicester/shire SEN Schools, developing new ways for disabled children and those with complex needs to engage with arts, culture and the curriculum. The post will be based at Attenborough Arts Centre with some work located at the partner schools. The Learning Assistant post holder will support this dynamic programme in line with University of Leicester protocols including Health and Safety, safeguarding and support volunteers, disabled children and young people, artists, and teachers. They will also assist with activity and the monitoring and documentation of SENsory Atelier. Due to forthcoming project commitments, we seek an immediate start to the post. About you We are looking for a friendly, organised and enthusiastic Learning Assistant to support our award-winning SENsory Atelier programme at Attenborough Arts Centre. This role provides key administrative and practical support to a dynamic arts and education programme working with SEN schools across Leicester and Leicestershire. You will liaise with schools, artists, teachers and families, manage bookings, support workshops, and help ensure sessions are welcoming, safe and well-organised. If you enjoy working with people, have strong administrative skills, and are passionate about arts, education and inclusion, we would love to hear from you. Additional information Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to SENsory Atelier Programme Manager, Lisa Jacques: [email protected] We welcome applications as secondments, however, please discuss with your current line manager prior to submitting an application. Leicester is a leading University committed to international excellence, world-changing research and high quality, inspirational teaching. The University is ranked within the top 25 UK Universities in all international league tables and we are strongly committed to inclusivity, promoting equality and celebrating diversity among our staff and students. You will develop your career in a supportive and collaborative academic environment in one of the world’s leading research-intensive universities; elite in the excellence of our research, yet distinctive for the genuine synergy between our research and teaching. In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive salary package with excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance. Located close to Leicester city centre, our award winning campus benefits from a wide range of cafes, a fully equipped sports centre and nursery facilities. Further information regarding our extensive range of staff benefits is available here. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 because the appointee will have substantial access to young people and/or vulnerable adults. Therefore, an appointment to this post will be subject to checking and appropriate clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The successful applicant for this post will, therefore, be required to give consent for the University to check with the DBS for the existence and content of any criminal record in the form of a Enhanced Disclosure. Information received from the DBS and the police will be kept in strict confidence and will be destroyed once the University is satisfied in this regard. Unable to show this video due to your cookie preferences