Learning Support Assistant

As a Learning Support 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: The Mansfield Primary Academy is part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT). The academy was judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in July 2024. As a team, we take immense pride in this achievement. We are a talented, enthusiastic and supportive team who enjoy working with our children. Our pupils are well-supported through a range of clubs and support staff to meet their individual needs. We are a vibrant learning community with a strong focus upon rewards and praise. The academy works to ensure that all pupils are provided with a safe, happy, productive and supportive learning environment so that all pupils can reach their goals and aspirations. We use a range of IT, educational visits and visitors to complement the curriculum and broaden the horizons of its pupils. More information can be found here: https://www.mansfieldprimaryacademy.org/ Our offer to you at Mansfield Primary Academy: Great team of staff who relentlessly support the children and one another PPA taken at home Free Christmas dinner to support the children with festivities Employee assistance programme to support a complete holistic array of products and services. Parents evening to start within the school day to reduce time spent in the evenings Regular twilight CPD sessions and a range of professional learning opportunities across the Trust Additional CPD opportunities with the many organisations we work closely with. Termly trips/enrichment opportunities to various establishments and destinations. Effective line management structure and SLT have an open-door policy to support communication and transparency Staffrooms stocked with tea, coffee, milk and sugar conveniently located across the site to enable staff to enjoy refreshments even on the quickest of breaks! Social events arranged by the Staff Wellbeing Lead providing regular opportunities for colleagues to enjoy relaxed time together in a fun environment The Academy is proud to have a full-time on-site mental Health first aider to support staff and children. 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 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.