Overview
Ever wondered how a dedicated Learning Assistant can unlock a student’s full potential? Join The Bulwell Academy as a Learning Assistant.
Job Title: Learning Assistant
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £24,205 - £26,683 L2 (SCP 11 – 17) per annum actual salary
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 37 hours a week, 39 weeks a year (Term-Time)
About Our School
At The Bulwell Academy we are developing a community in which young people understand the importance of academic achievement alongside their own personal development and being accountable for their own actions and decisions as they contribute to the wider community in many positive ways. It is our vision to ensure every student develops a strong sense of optimism, confidence, and self-belief. We want to ensure all students believe in themselves, have the confidence to aim high, excel in everything they do, and go on to lead happy and successful lives.
About The Support Team
Our support team is currently made up of 9 Learning Assistants. Our SEND team which includes 1 Assistant SENDCo and our SENDCo. Our Learning Assistants (LAs) are dedicated to specific year groups, fostering strong relationships with students and parents. Each LA specialises in a different intervention area, supporting the team in delivering these interventions. We prioritise professional development. Our collaborative approach aims to enhance the SEND provision, working closely with heads of year and the inclusion team to coordinate support across the school.
About You
As a Learning Assistant at The Bulwell Academy, you will bring your passion for education and dedication to support students’ growth. Our ideal candidate would:
* Be hardworking with a proactive and positive attitude.
* Be creative and eager to learn, always seeking new opportunities for growth.
* Have strong organisational, communication, administrative and interpersonal abilities.
Requirements
To apply for the Learning Assistant opportunity, you must hold:
* Strong foundational skills in verbal and written communication, as well as numeracy.
* Proficiency in explaining tasks clearly and simply.
* Eagerness to participate in extra-curricular activities.
About Creative Education Trust
Creative Education Trust was established in 2010 to work in England’s post-industrial and coastal towns and cities. We are now a network of 17 schools educating 14,500 children and young people.
We have chosen to work with schools in challenging circumstances. We have successfully transformed schools previously deemed to be inadequate into good ones in order that all our students can have the best start in life. We are committed to providing educational opportunity for children of all abilities and to building cultural capital through a wide range of co-curricular activities. Curricular innovation through our Knowledge Connected programmes promotes creative, integrated and pro-active thinking so that our students are equipped for the challenges of the 21st century.
CET Benefits & Continual Professional Development
CET are committed to your learning and development, which is a continuous process that starts with your induction. The opportunities include a wide range of subjects from middle leadership and DSL training to autism awareness. We run annual conferences including Safeguarding and Learning and Teaching and have regular network meetings across the Trust.
We have a wide range of benefits that you are more than welcome to explore further in our Staff Benefits brochure attached.
Next Steps
Please submit your application through our website using the direct online application method.
We warmly welcome visits to our school or if you would like to arrange a confidential conversation with the Line Manager of this position, please contact our administrative team on enquiries@bulwellacademy.org.uk who would be happy to assist in arranging this.
Essential Information
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
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