Learning Assistant in Peterborough

We are seeking to appoint a committed and talented Learning Assistant to work at our fantastic school where our children, parents and staff are at the heart of everything we do. The working hours are Monday - Friday - 08:30am - 15:30pm.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Learning Assistant, who has experience of working with children across the primary age range. As Learning Assistant you will be supporting the children to achieve their full potential both inside and outside the classroom. Your role may include one to one, small group work and delivering interventions to targeted pupils and it may be placed within our enhanced provision which will be providing a curriculum for children with an EHCP with a diagnosis.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience being a learning assistant, with specific experience working and supporting children with significant needs.
• Be able to engage in physical activity to support pupils outside of the classroom.
• Use their initiative to ensure children’s needs are met.
• Have high expectations of themselves, striving for the best in everything they do.
• Be an enthusiastic, committed and ambitious team player; open to learning and professional development.

We can offer you:

• An inclusive school with a good reputation for developing well rounded, caring children who feel safe and valued whatever their skills and abilities.
• A caring and motivated team of staff who help and support each other.
• Happy, confident children who enjoy being at school.
• A vibrant, warm, friendly working environment.

The academy is part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT). All GAT academies work collaboratively to share best practice and are supported by the expertise within the Central Team to enable them to focus on teaching and learning. The staff, pupils and facilities at this academy make it a great place to work. Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged; please contact Rachael Dawkins, Office Manager, on 01733 563180 or email rdawkins@wellandacademy.org.

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

• Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package.
• A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplace.
• A free digital wellbeing companion for all colleagues.
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it.
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy.
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review.
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone.
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount.
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants.
• Dedicated ECT support programme.
• Access to savings in childcare costs.
• Generous annual leave allocation.
• Automatic pay progression.
• Free parking on all sites.
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff.
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders.

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.