About this role
We have permanent and fixed term positions available for committed Learning Support Assistants to join our team at North Star 82°. Our Learning Support Assistants provide support to class teachers in groups or to individual children. The successful candidates will be joining a positive, solution-focused team of staff who are dedicated to help improve outcomes for vulnerable students.
You will be required to work 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum. The hours are Monday to Friday 08:15-15:45.
The successful applicants will have
- A good understanding of the Primary curriculum.
- At least one years’ experience of working in a learning/childcare setting.
- The ability to support reading and phonics for those students at the early stages of reading.
- The ability to support our programme of extra-curricular activities.
- A flexible, adaptable and positive attitude to working in a structured environment.
- The ability to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders.
- The skills of empathy, listening, communication and the ability to respond to unexpressed need.
- A willingness to undertake the further training that will be offered.
You will be part of:
- An exciting and innovative development of an All-through learning community
- A dedicated team of staff who strive for excellence
- A caring and inclusive ethos
- A school which has supportive Trustees and Parents with high expectations of the school
In return, we offer a competitive salary, pension, a supportive team, training and development and the potential for career progression to the right person.