Learning Assistant

Days: 3.5 - 4 days per week, to be agreed in line with the successful candidate’s preference.

We are seeking a Learning Assistant to join our small talented and committed team. The role will work across two groups of learners; the morning group who are primarily Key Stage 3 aged and the afternoon group who are primarily Key Stage 4 aged. The role involves working closely with Senior Learning Facilitators to support the delivery of personalised, creative and engaging sessions that prioritise relationships and wellbeing alongside academic progress.

Please email Info for an application pack. Closing Deadline is 12 noon 3rd June

• At least 3 years’ experience working with children including autistic children and young people.
• Experience working with demand avoidant children including those with PDA. Note that Oaks Rise is unable to admit learners who express their anxieties physically.
• Calm, friendly and approachable. Able to build positive and supportive relationships with learners.
• Ability to support learner engagement, confidence, and personal development.
• Strong ability to respond flexibly, responsively ‘in the moment’ and work proactively to identify emerging needs, prioritise and adjust plans accordingly.
• Term time working only, but with 52-week contract & pay.
• Free parking.
• 1 hour lunch break with no learners on site. 9.00am start but not learner facing until 9.30am. Start and finish times can be flexible for the right candidate.
• Genuine focus on staff wellbeing & staff neuro-inclusion policy. Confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Comprehensive induction including extensive, high-quality training.
• As a small and growing provision, a role with us offers great opportunities for learning and professional development.
• Working with an incredible, highly qualified, experienced and committed team of educators.
• A wonderful opportunity to help shape a provision that actually works for neurodivergent pupils, that delivers a quality education and nurtures the talents of our amazing young people.

Oaks Rise is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Before appointment to any role, checks, including an Enhanced DBS Check, identification checks, workplace references and a fitness to work check plus others will be undertaken, in accordance with current statutory guidance. Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK is required.

A probationary period will also apply during which suitability to work with children will be monitored and assessed.