Learning Assistant

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Assistant to join us and work as part of the team supporting pupils’ educational and healthcare needs.

The academy works with children and young people who have learning difficulties and complex needs and their families. In this role, you will be required to help with the organisation and running of intervention groups across the academy.

Nethergate Academy is a special academy in the City of Nottingham for 173 pupils with moderate and complex learning difficulties. The age range is from 5-19 years with a wide range of ability. Many pupils have autism and some have SEMH needs.

This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to gain teaching experience and develop a wide range of skills whilst working in a friendly and supportive environment.

To be successful, you must be able to demonstrate: 

• excellent communication skills 
• the use of initiative 
• great organisational skills 
• ability to relate to and engage with a wide range of pupils
• ability to ensure high standards in terms of achievement and behaviour

Training and support will be provided from a welcoming and professional team. If you think you have what it takes to work within this role, we look forward to hearing from you. 

Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs would be advantageous. You will be joining a passionate group of colleagues who strive to achieve the best outcomes for pupils in all aspects of their lives.

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time (39 weeks)

About us

Nethergate Academy is an Outstanding special academy in the City of Nottingham for 173 pupils aged 5–19 with complex learning difficulties and disabilities. Many pupils are autistic, and some have SEMH needs.

In return

Being part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), you can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi-Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed, no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce, whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.

We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
• Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
• Saving money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
• A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured

For further information, please click here.

Closing date: 2 December 2024.

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview for this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks; therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.