Learning Support Assistant SEN

Mytchett Primary & Nursery Academy Learning Support Assistant Fixed Term contract until July 27 / Term time Including INSET days 31.25 hours / Monday – Friday / 8.30am – 3.15pm Salary: £23,859 - £26,014 FTE (actual salary £17,657 - £19,252 pro rata per annum) Are you flexible, patient, caring and confident with children? We are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to work alongside the teachers and other support staff in our Academy. Key Roles and responsibilities: • To support teachers in providing for the education and welfare of all children in the academy, taking account of their needs • Maintain a safe and stimulating learning environment • Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all children in learning and extracurricular activities • Show professionalism by having proper regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the academy • Consistently demonstrate the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils • Work collaboratively with teachers and other colleagues The Ideal candidate will: • Be kind, caring and patient • Have some experience in supporting children who have additional needs • Be enthusiastic and have a genuine passion for motivating children to be their best We Offer: • Competitive salary & pension scheme • Discounted Wrap around care, at relevant academies, if your child is a Kite Academy Pupil (Linked to contractual hours) • A dedicated, friendly staff team, as well as Happy, motivated children • An incredible range of employee benefits (including access to Perkbox) • Opportunities for Training and Progression