Wixams Tree are recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to join our growing school.

Wixams Tree Primary Academy is situated within a bustling and active community. Community is very much at the heart of everything we do and all children and staff thrive within our happy and nurturing environment. Our ethos is very much about developing the whole child and preparing them for future life. All of our staff work collaboratively as a team, supported by highly engaged parents and an active Governing Board.

We are currently looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join us, who is creative, enthusiastic and self-motivated to develop and nurture every child. Previous experience of a Learning Support Assistant role is desirable but not essential.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working with children under the direction of the class teacher:

• To support learning of individuals and groups of pupils and assessment of children, providing regular feedback to the class teacher.
• To give 1-1 support for EHCP pupils as required.
• To discuss and follow the teacher’s plan for the lesson/day/week.
• To assist with the general management and organisation of children and resources/equipment.
• To assist with the planning, organising and supervising of educational visits and outings.
• To work with and support individuals or groups of children on specific activities set by the teacher or in child-initiated activities, such as reading, writing, practical, creative, physical, recreational activities and environmental studies.

To assist with the supervision of children:

• Within classroom settings
• During school assembly
• At play times
• On outings and educational visits
• Using the cloakroom/toilets/washrooms
• Undertake midday supervision

To attend appropriate in-service training.

To keep up-to-date with the latest requirements for the safeguarding of pupils, understand them and act upon them where necessary.

To be aware and follow school procedures and policies.

The duties of this post may change from time to time without changing their general character or level of responsibility entailed.

Full details about the role can be found in the Job Description attached.

This is a fixed term position with an opportunity to become permanent. 

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS clearance check, Prohibition from Teaching Checks and a Section 128 Direction Check (if applicable). KST is committed to the safeguarding of the children and young people in our care and actively promotes their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. KST is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from minority groups.