Learning Support Assistant School

About this Role

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to actively share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and online searches, in line with Safer Recruitment guidance and the need to maintain a safe culture.

It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.

Our safeguarding culture is underpinned by policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.

Join an Outstanding Trust on an Exciting Journey!

Learning Support Assistants - Newbridge Upper and Lower School

Do you want to be part of an award-winning, forward-thinking SEND school that's transforming lives every day?

At Astrum Multi Academy Trust, we're proud to be a highly respected Trust formed in 2017, dedicated to supporting pupils with a wide range of Complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Our Newbridge School - rated Outstanding three times and a Nursery World Award winner - is a vibrant, specialist day school for children and young people aged 2 to 19, based across two sites in the London Borough of Redbridge.

We are currently seeking Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join our Lower School (Pupils aged 2 to 11) and Upper School (Pupils aged 11-19)

We're on the lookout for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and fun-loving individuals who are ready to make a real impact. You'll need:

• A positive, playful attitude - engaging with our learners through play and interaction is essential
• The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, rewarding environment
• A calm, sensitive, and resilient approach to challenges
• A willingness to learn and grow - we'll support your development every step of the way
• An NVQ Level 2 in Childcare or equivalent qualification

And most importantly, you must be ready to feel valued, appreciated, and truly special - because that's exactly how our pupils and their families will see you.

If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same, where you'll be challenged, inspired, and uplifted, and where you'll make a genuine difference - we'd love to hear from you.

• Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme
• Generous Pension Schemes
• Family-friendly working policies
• Extensive support and development opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great location close to TfL Elizabeth and Central Lines
• And more...

Astrumvalues diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability,sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We celebrate and embrace unique individuality,background and heritage.

We are a'Disability Confident Employer' and all our application forms hide your personal information so we can focus solely on your experience, skills and qualities.

We belief in fostering a work environment that supports work-life balance. We are open to flexible working arrangements, including remote work, flexible hours, and part-time opportunities.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this inmind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.