At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and empower students in a caring learning environment.
- Company: Join The Sigma Trust, dedicated to safeguarding and diversity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health cash plan, gym discounts, and professional development.
- Other info: Work 32 hours a week during term time with excellent teamwork opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Learning Support or equivalent, with experience in education.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
You’re invited to bring your passion and expertise to the following responsibilities:
Responsibilities
- Collation and organisation of cover work for teaching staff.
- Supervise pupils engaged in learning activities.
- Act as a role model and set high expectations of conduct and behaviour.
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, and report all concerns to an appropriate person.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual ready to empower students to achieve, belong, connect, and develop within a compassionate and caring community.
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in Learning Support/Early Years (or equivalent).
- Successful recent experience working with children in a school or early‑years environment.
- Detailed understanding of child development and the school curriculum.
- Ability to assess pupil progress, motivate learners, and manage classroom behaviour effectively.
- Exceptional communication skills to build trusting relationships with children, families and staff.
- Proactive approach to teamwork and information sharing.
- Strong literacy, numeracy and ICT skills, combined with excellent organisational skills.
- Solid understanding of Child Protection, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, and Data Protection/confidentiality procedures.
- Working Hours
32 hours per week (08:15am – 16:15pm Monday to Tuesday and 08:15am – 15:15pm Wednesday to Friday). This role is 39 weeks per year (term time, plus non‑pupil days).
Benefits
- Competitive salary and pension scheme.
- Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.
- Robust CPD training programme to support professional development.
- Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust.
- Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people we work with.
All posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including criminal record disclosure, online checks, and other vetting checks.
We have a range of policies in place that promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
Equal Opportunity
The Sigma Trust is an equal‑opportunity workplace.
We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics.
This is embedded in our vision, "To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts", where we believe we are stronger and more successful working together, creating a workplace that celebrates diversity.
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