Learning Support Assistant for Alternative Provision Unit

PolyMAT is a small and ambitious MAT with a unique family feel that is seeking an Attendance Officer.  Our vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ and the successful candidate will help deliver this for our schools. We currently have three schools in our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-successful boys’ school, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls that opened in 2019, and Bannockburn Primary School, a large successful primary that joined the Trust on 1st November 2023. We also have our flourishing Sixth Form provision which is co-educational.

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys is looking for a reliable and committed Learning Support Assistant for our Alternative Provision Unit. The ideal candidate will have the qualities, skills and drive necessary to fulfil this role. You will be expected to engage with disaffected students who need help overcoming barriers to learning, where behaviour/attendance issues are a cause for concern.

The successful candidate will Support staff with lessons, workshops and monitoring students, and will accompany staff and students on offsite provisions, education visits and reward trips. Additionally, to work one to one with referred students including FAP students and students who are at risk of exclusion. To support disaffected Year 11 students during the lead up to their GCSE, to ensure they can remain part of the school community.

Applicants must be highly organised and have a good standard of literacy and numeracy. Whilst previous experience is not essential, we are keen to recruit someone who is confident, supportive and possesses excellent interpersonal skills.

As a member of PolyMAT staff, we can offer you:

·        Opportunities for career progression

·        Access to apprenticeship training

·        Excellent professional development

·        A contributory pension scheme

·        Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals

·        Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee

·        An employee assistance programme

·        Season ticket loans

·        Excellent catering facilities

·        Cycle2Work Scheme

·        Secure on-site parking

·        Free daily coffee for staff

PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

An online search will be completed for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and usually before interview.

PolyMAT is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and providing opportunities for people with disabilities. We are an inclusive Trust who strives to provide an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We aspire to ensure that every member of our community, regardless of circumstances or background, have the opportunity to be the best version of themselves through our vision of ‘Success for Everyone’. 

For any potential applicants, we would like to encourage you to inform us of any additional support or adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process. We have an open approach to support for candidates with disabilities and recognise that reasonable adjustments may be required based on each individuals needs.

Sharing your needs with us ahead of interview, allows us to fully support and ensure you are not disadvantaged during the process. We welcome candidates contacting us at any point should you feel uncomfortable declaring a disability, to reassure you that we are here to support. So, please contact hr@polymat.co.uk if this is the case.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 September. Interviews will be scheduled to take place shortly after.

Suitable candidates will be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application. The closing date will be brought forward in the event that the post is filled