Learning Partner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring and dedicated colleague to join the Whiteoak Academies, supporting pupils in our Year 3 classes. This Learning Partner vacancy would suit someone with a passion for inclusion; a colleague who wishes to make a difference to all pupils; and someone keen to work as part of a hard-working, committed team.

At the Whiteoak Academies of Hannah More Infants & Grove Juniors, we are proud of our inclusive ethos, vision and values and have a desire for all pupils to leave us ready for the next stage of their education. We are proud to be at the heart of our community, enjoying excellent relationships with parents and governors. We are also proud to be active members of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP).

Support staff play a vital role in supporting learning and pupil engagement. This role will be very rewarding and includes:

• Supporting children's learning inside and outside of the classroom.
• Providing specific and helpful feedback to pupils, informing them of what they are doing well and supporting them to overcome any barriers to learning or misconceptions they might have.
• Working alongside other members of support staff as well as teachers.
• Delivering specific interventions to support children's next steps in learning, and social and emotional development.
• Supporting with daily routines, pastoral care and pupil engagement.
• Establishing trusting relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• Creating and maintaining an orderly and supportive environment by implementing our behaviour policy with consistency and care.
• Upholding policies and procedures relating to child protection and data protection.

Ideally, applicants would:

• Have some experience of working with children with additional needs and / or SEND.
• Have the ability to form positive relationships with children, staff and parents.
• Be able to demonstrate strategies to manage behaviour calmly and effectively.
• Have high expectations of all children and themselves.
• Be organised, self-motivated and able to use own initiative, including the ability to plan and prepare work.
• Be reflective and fully committed to continued professional development.
• Be prepared to accompany children on school visits.
• Be supportive of the school's ethos, vision and values.

In return we can offer:

• Enthusiastic, happy children.
• A friendly and caring staff team.
• Excellent care and support.
• Highly supportive parents/carers and governors.
• Good opportunities for individual growth and development.
• A reflective and forward-thinking environment.

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership - The Whiteoak Academies of Hannah More Infants and Grove Juniors is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out.

All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.