Learning Support Assistants

About this role

Gilbert Ward Academy is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs at its new special free school for pupils aged 11-16. The role is based at Blyth, Northumberland.

Location:

Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2TS
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• Assist in providing classroom support duties.
• Take part in curriculum-related tasks under the direction of the teacher.
• Respond to pupils’ social, emotional and physical needs.

• Level 2 DfE-recognised Teaching Assistant, Special Needs Assistant, EYFS or Childcare qualification, or a Level 3 (or higher) qualification in any field with relevant experience such as working in a classroom.
• Ability to support the teaching of pupils with learning difficulties.
• Understanding of the educational environment and teaching of pupils with learning difficulties.

The Trust matches the Real Living Wage and offers the following benefits to successful candidates:

• Friendly and supportive team of staff who share expertise.
• Opportunities for career development with Trust-wide CPD programmes and free access to The National College.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Network support.
• Access to either Teacher's Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme, each with favourable employer contribution rates.
• Employee-centred policies that support you in and beyond the workplace.
• Funded eye tests for DSE users (subject to terms and conditions).
• Bike 2 Work scheme.

Prosper Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants must apply for Disclosure from the DBS. The position requires an enhanced DBS disclosure and, if invited for interview, a disclosure of convictions will be requested.

Prosper Learning Trust actively promotes equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection is based on skills, qualifications, and experience, compared against the person specification.

All successful candidates will be required to complete an online pre-employment medical questionnaire.