Learning Support Assistant - Ranikhet Academy

Required as soon as possible – Permanent, 35 hours per week – Term time only including 5 Inset days (39 weeks). (Part-time will be considered for the right candidate).

Ranikhet Academy is a successful primary school and we are currently seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide help and support to our amazing children.

The Learning Support Assistant role is vital to the school and involves supporting children with a variety of needs.

We want someone who has:

• Experience of working in a school with primary aged children is essential
• Experience of working with children in a friendly, busy environment
• An understanding of children with SEN needs
• Level 2 qualification in play work/childcare
• Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have the ability to build effective relationships with students, parents and other staff
• Have a good understanding of behaviour management strategies
• Be able to work as part of a team

In return we can offer:

• The chance to be part of a Multi-Academy Trust that genuinely cares about YOU
• The chance to work with a supportive team.
• An excellent CPD training programme with REAch2 and beyond.
• A tenacious and experienced senior leadership team who care fervently about inclusion and promote creativity and thinking outside of the box
• Fun-loving, energetic and enthusiastic pupils (and staff)
• Proactive parents who are very supportive of our school
• As part of REAch2 employee benefits we also offer an eye care scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family and membership of 'perks at work' – which includes discounts on holidays, shopping, family days out and much more

If you have a genuine commitment to improving the life chances of children then we would like to hear from YOU!

For an informal discussion, please contact admin@ranikhetacademy.co.uk or on 0118 937 5520 or visit: https://www.ranikhetacademy.co.uk

To apply and for more information please go to: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/142072/EDV-2025-RA-65962

Closing Date: Tuesday 11 th February 2025

Interview: To be arranged with shortlisted candidates

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory written references will be sought from the successful candidates .