Learning Support Assistant
North Star 240°, Bristol, BS11 0QAThis job expired on 23 February 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 8 £28,163 - £30,060 p.a pro rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
North Star 240° is a secondary provision within the North Star Academy Trust based in North Bristol specialising in supporting pupils experiencing social, emotional and mental health difficulties. We aim to be part of a joined-up provision offering our pupils the outstanding education they deserve.
We have a permanent position available for a committed and high-quality Learning Support Assistant to provide support to the class teacher in groups or to individual children.
You will be required to work 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum. Actual salary £23,298 - £24,867 p.a.
The successful candidate will be joining a positive, solution-focused team of staff who are dedicated to help improve outcomes for vulnerable pupils.
The successful applicants will have:
- A good understanding of the KS3 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.
Safeguarding Statement
North Star Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.
What the school offers its staff
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.
Commitment to safeguarding
North Star Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.
Additional documents
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About North Star 240°
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- 76 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- North Star 240° website
- Email address
- emma.price@northstar-academy.co.uk
North Star 240° is the secondary provision of North Star Academy Trust based in North Bristol, specialising in supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We aim to be part of a joined-up provision offering our pupils the outstanding education they deserve.
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