Learning Support Assistant

About HEART Academies Trust HEART Academies Trust formed in 2017 and currently consists of one secondary school, Bedford Academy and five partner primary schools, Cauldwell School, Goldington Green Academy, Shackleton Primary, Shortstown Primary and Wilstead Primary. We are a non-profit making charitable company sponsored by the Harpur Trust, one of the largest charities in the UK. With a proven track-record in education through their ownership and management of four Harpur Trust private schools in Bedford and as a sponsor of Bedford Academy since its creation in 2010, they are the perfect partner to support HEART Academies Trust as we grow. HEART Academies Trust supports continuity of education within the community. Adopting a ‘stronger together’ approach and a commitment to positive collaboration enables each academy within the Trust to celebrate what they already do well whilst providing opportunities to ensure continued development and improvement across all academies within the Trust.

What We Offer

As part of HEART Academies Trust, staff are valued and supported, allowing them to contribute fully to the wider school community. Our commitment to staff development and wellbeing is paramount. Paid wellbeing day per year.

CPD pathways, career progression, secondment and shadowing opportunities. £200 Refer a friend scheme, tech scheme and cycle to work scheme. Comprehensive e mployee assist programme. Generous pension and a competitive salary. Free gym , shower and parking facilities. Free tea, coffee, breakfast and eye tests . An exceptional ECT induction programme and support. An open and collaborative working environment with an inclusive workplace Regular training and development programmes and celebration of staff success. An excellent in-house catering provision. A commitment to environmental sustainability .

Main Duties Include

To provide safe, high-quality education, care and welfare for children To contribute to and implement school policies. To work under the direction of the Headteacher, EYFS Lead and Class Teachers to become part of a successful team. To fulfill legal and statutory requirements. Under the guidance of the EYFS Leader to use a range of supporting techniques to present learning tasks and curriculum content in a clear and stimulating manner in order to maintain pupils’ interest and motivation and to help pupils to learn effectively through guiding, advising and feedback. This will include the effective use of ICT to support pupils’ learning. Under the guidance of the Early Years Leader to deliver learning activities to individual and groups of pupils. To work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a professional team across the school, in particular the Early Years Leader, the Special Educational Needs coordinator (SENDCo) and other teaching assistants; working at all times within the school’s policies and procedures. Who You Are Must hold the relevant Level 3 qualification. Knowledge and understanding of the needs and characteristics of children. Ability to consistently motivate and encourage pupils to learn Experience of working in a school setting. Experience of working with young people with a range of Special Education Needs.

Experience of managing behaviour effectively

Role Details Term time: 32.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 8:30 -15:30 30 minutes unpaid break Please call with any questions or reach out if you'd like to arrange a visit prior to interviews!