1:1 Learning Assistant EYFS/KS1

15 hours per week with a staggered weekly increase to 22.5 hours. This has further potential to increase depending on circumstances.

About the role:

We need a skilled 1:1 Learning Assistant to enable the pupil to learn as effectively as possible by:

• Ensuring the pupil is able to use equipment and resources through high quality modelling and support.
• Motivating and encouraging the pupil as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to their needs.
• Liaising with the class teacher, SENCO, and other professionals about Education and Health Care Plans (EHCP), contributing to the planning and delivery.
• Providing nurture and high levels of social support.
• Consistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies.
• Helping to make appropriate resources to support the pupil.
• Providing intense support and guidance using knowledge of pupils’ needs to ensure continuity.

Desirable knowledge and experience:

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant within a Primary school.
• Knowledge of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum.
• An understanding of inclusion, making the curriculum accessible to all learners.
• The ability to work in a team in order to achieve successful outcomes for learners.
• Candidate must possess at minimum a relevant NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification.

About us:

Our staff team have established an excellent learning environment, clear routines and very high expectations for our children. Our parents are committed to supporting us in achieving the best for their children and speak highly of the work that we do. We encourage parents and the wider community to work closely with us and regularly have visits within our local area that provide excellent learning opportunities for our children. These ‘real’ experiences are ones that they remember and that they will talk about for many years to come.

Our Academy has fantastic facilities, an outstanding teaching and learning team and most importantly, strong values. Being respectful, polite and fair are essential attributes for all children and adults to enable them to achieve their full potential. These values are very important to me.

We will ensure that you, our parents, are well informed, staff are clear about their roles and that our children can learn in a safe, stimulating and creative environment that supports their individual needs. For more information please visit https://www.ingoldmellsacademy.org/

In return:

You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.

We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
• Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
• Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
• A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured
• If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

Interviews to take place on Wednesday 26th February (start date TBC, providing all relevant checks have been approved).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.  All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.