About this role
We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Learning Assistant to join our dedicated team at The Bramble Academy! This is a fixed-term position until July 2027.
As a Learning Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our teachers and enhancing the learning experience for our students. Your responsibilities will include assisting with classroom activities, providing one-to-one support to pupils where required, and helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
This role will involve working closely with individual pupils to support their learning, helping them to access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.
If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of our students, we would love to hear from you!
About us:
We are a one-form entry school that serves a changing community close to the centre of Mansfield Woodhouse. Our children are delightful, they enjoy coming to school and we enjoy teaching them, they are keen to learn and do well in all aspects of school life. Our school is a happy and focused place, where children and staff come first. We’re determined to make sustainable changes to allow our pupils to have the very best opportunities for the future, our leadership team are invested in school development and will walk the walk with the team to make the changes happen.
We were visited by Ofsted in July 2024, here are a selection of sections from the report, our full report can be found here: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/141398
‘The school has been completely revitalised by the vast array of improvements that have taken place since the last inspection. Pupils, and parents and carers, describe how the school has ‘blossomed’. Many parents gladly recommend the school to others.’
‘The school supports pupils’ broader personal development well. Pupils learn about the importance of healthy relationships and of how to treat everyone with equal respect, regardless of differences. Trained staff are available to support pupils’ wellbeing and mental health needs. Pupils new to the country are welcomed into the school. The elected school council gives pupils a voice. They proudly describe the school as ‘inclusive and diverse’. They are well prepared for modern British society.’
‘The trust has provided strong support for the school, including in developing the libraries and high-quality outdoor learning facilities. Support for other areas such as curriculum, leadership and the early years is also strong. Staff speak warmly about the care and consideration shown by leaders for their workload and well-being.’
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. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.
A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplaceA free digital wellbeing companion for all colleaguesA free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need itTrain & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academySupporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional ReviewGenerous public sector pension schemes for everyoneEye tests & Spectacles DiscountFamily friendly policies and time off for dependantsDedicated ECT support programmeAccess to savings in childcare costsGenerous annual leave allocationAutomatic pay progressionFree parking on all sitesPrinciples on workload & directed time for teaching staffProfessional Supervision for Academy LeadersIf 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.