Learning Support Assistant

Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy seeks to appoint a Learning Support Assistant

Mossbourne Federation is the realisation of Sir Clive Bourne’s dream to provide the children of Hackney with an outstanding education. Built on a formula of high expectations, doing the simple things right, and the belief that all children can succeed, Mossbourne offers an environment where all learners, regardless of ability, benefit from innovative and enlightened approaches to teaching and learning. Our calm working atmosphere creates well‑rounded individuals who excel in the arts, on the sporting field, and academically.

Job Summary

To enable pupils’ access to learning by supervising and assisting pupils (one‑to‑one and in small groups) across a wide range of activities and supported learning activities, and to promote the development of pupils’ physical and mental well‑being as directed by a teacher.

• Contribute to the effective organisation of the school with administrative and clerical support.
• Actively promote the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Diversity Strategy, observing a standard of conduct that prevents discrimination.
• Maintain awareness of and commitment to the School’s Equal Opportunity Policies in relation to both employment and service delivery.
• Fully comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, the School’s Health and Safety Policy, and all locally agreed safe methods of work.
• At the discretion of the Head teacher, undertake other activities that are consistent with the nature of the job described above.
• Work with colleagues to achieve service plan objectives and targets.
• Participate in Employee Development schemes, Performance Management, and contribute to the identification of own team development needs.

Benefits

• Private healthcare, fully paid by the Federation
• Early finish on Fridays – secondary academies
• Hybrid working for planning and preparation time – primary academies
• The Mossbourne Allowance
• Free lunches
• Free staff fitness classes and/or use of onsite gym – secondary academies
• Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes
• Discounts at local restaurants
• Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs
• Saturday and holiday paid programme
• Special leave scheme (additional paid time off)
• Staff appreciation awards and events
• First‑rate professional development and career opportunities
• Financial support for career development
• ‘Introduction Bonus’ for current staff
• Remuneration for exam board marking
• Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week
• Terms and conditions apply for some benefits.

If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application.

We are committed to anti‑racist principles and practices, and we welcome individuals with the ethos and energy to help us achieve this goal. We do not discriminate in recruitment or during employment based on any protected characteristic or aspect of individual identity. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.