About the Role
We wish to appoint a 1 to 1 Learning Support Assistant to start as soon as possible on a full-time basis term time only. The role is offered on fixed term contract linked to EHCP funding for a child joining our school. The Learning Support Assistant role is vital to the school and involves supporting children with a variety of needs including Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP’s). We are particularly interested in speaking to individuals who have a background in Speech and Language, ADHD, ACMH and Autism.
Successful candidates should have:
1. Experience of working with and caring for children
2. Experience of working with children with special educational needs.
3. High expectations of students in terms of learning, achievement and behaviour
4. Enthusiasm and dedication to developing innovative approaches to learning, teaching, mentoring and guidance
5. A commitment to promoting and fostering good relationships between children and with parents and colleagues
You should be:
6. Forward thinking and willing to adapt to the changing needs of the school
7. Able to promote the warm, caring and friendly ethos of the school to pupils, parents and the public
8. Able to perform under pressure
9. Confident to use your own initiative when required
What can we offer you?
10. An active school community with supportive parents;
11. An award winning learning environment;
12. Excellent professional development opportunities;
13. A supportive working culture that focuses on positive learning behaviour and high expectations for all children
14. The chance to work with a supportive family of schools (REAch2 trust) who share the same passion for primary education
Background Information about the School
At Garden City Academy our primary aim is to ensure that every member of the school community feels included, valued and respected, and that each person is treated fairly and well. We are a caring community, whose values are built on mutual trust and respect for all. We have high expectations of all our pupils and support each child to fulfill their full potential and be the best they can be. Our school motto is ‘Believe and Achieve’, something which is embedded in our everyday ethos.
At our school we firmly believe in the importance of forming relationships between parents, carers and the school. To achieve the best results it is vital that there is close co-operation and communications between home and school.
We are a caring employer who invests in the future of our employees, as only through their excellence can we deliver excellence for the children and families whom we serve. To see more information about the school, please visit our website Garden City Academy
As a member of the REAch2 Trust, a national family of primary academies, Garden City Academy is committed to raising standards and achieving excellent for all pupils whatever their background or circumstance. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike. Garden City Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory written references.
Closing DateWednesday 8th May 2024 at 12pm (midday). However, applications will be assessed upon submission.Documents