Learning and Pastoral Support Assistant

We are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to join our committed team in supporting our students aged 14-19.

You will ensure that the students can integrate as fully as possible into the activities generally undertaken by their peers in the class and make progress. 

Duties will include running specific programmes and activities to assist the student’s individual learning and social needs in liaison with the class teachers and the iHub Coordinator. You will have high expectations and be dedicated to student progress, with a strong belief that understanding a student is key to motivating their learning. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area. 

Managing behaviour is an integral part of this role which requires you to be self-assured with the ability to deal with sometimes challenging situations.

To find out more, and to apply please visit: www.utcoxfordshire.org.uk/about-us/joinourteam/

Application Closing Date: 9am, Thursday 17th October 2024

Interviews: Tuesday 22nd October 2024

Salary Details:  £24,294 to £25,979 Full time equivalent. Actual salary will be determined by the hours offered

Hours: Fixed term, 12-month maternity cover, term time only. Full time hours but flexible for the right candidate.

Start date: As soon as all background and security checks are through.

UTC Oxfordshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will meet the selection criteria and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure and complete the relevant safeguarding training.

We undertake social media checks on all shortlisted candidates in accordance with DFE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022’.