Learning Support Assistant

About the School - Akeley Wood Senior & Tile House

Akeley Wood School is a dynamic and friendly place to work with opportunities for professional development. We educate around 700 children across three campuses and have a progressive approach to teaching and learning. We strive for a holistic education at Akeley Wood and achieve this through the supportive environment and diverse breadth of learning and development within our School.

We look to recruit high calibre staff committed to achieving the highest standards and to actively take part in the school life.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an engaging Learning Support Assistant to join our fantastic team. 

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant who can encourage children to achieve more than they imagine possible across a range of subjects. You will provide support for students across the curriculum, supporting Teachers in their delivery of lesson plans. The main duties of this role is to provide in-class support, pre teaching as well as delivering bespoke programmes as identified by the SENCo and/or external agencies. You will work mainly with a named pupil but also with other students within the classroom as required.

This is a permanent, part-time role, working 21 hours week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

To view the full job description, click here.

Who we are looking for: 

• Educated to a minimum of GCSE Level
• First class organisational and administrative skills
• High level of ability to follow directed classroom teaching skills
• Excellent written and spoken English
• An understanding of Safeguarding in School; Health and Safety; Data Protection; Race Relations; Confidentiality issues is essential
• Experience of working with children in a school environment is desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of child development, First Aid. Safe working practices and an understanding of SEND are also desirable but not essential

Benefits at Cognita 

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience 
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
• Access to My Staff Shop - £1,000’s of savings to be made across the year.
• Cycle to Work scheme, operated through My Staff Shop.
• 24/7 wellbeing support through Cognita Care First, our Employee Assistance Program.
• Free school lunches
• A discount on fees for children at Akeley Wood School.

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is Sunday 19th January 2025.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.