Support for Learning Assistant

Are you ready to inspire the next generation?

Moore House Group is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Support for Learning Assistant, to join our exceptional team at Moore House Academy, Bathgate. This is a unique opportunity to shape young minds and careers while working in a rewarding and supportive environment.  This post is for 20 hours per week, term time. 

Small Classes, Big Impact:

We believe in personalised learning. Our classes are small with no more than 3 students in class at a time, allowing you to provide tailored support and guidance. You’ll work closely with young people to help them achieve their full potential.

What We Offer:

• Access to a well-developed comprehensive training programme;
• Generous annual leave entitlement;
• Additional annual leave entitlement based on long-service;
• Additional annual leave entitlement based on non-sickness;
• Long Service awards;
• Free confidential employee assistance programme;
• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme;
• Annual benchmarking of salary;
• Access to our group pension scheme;
• Festive gift voucher;
• Enhanced maternity pay;
• Enhanced company sick pay;
• Private medical insurance.

Overall Job Purpose

To contribute to the effectiveness of the school to the benefit of the children and young people.  Work in partnership with class teachers to develop an effective team culture and ethos.  Contribute to the corporate life of the school.

Key Responsibilities

In order to carry out their responsibilities, the Support for Learning Assistant needs to know and understand the key learning objectives and support strategies for the children and young people they are working with.  This will enable them to:

• Build positive relationships with children and young people;
• Contribute to the care and welfare of children and young people;
• Encourage appropriate behaviours across the school and in other settings;
• Support transitions into school, to learning environments and leaving school;
• Provide direct physical assistance for children and young people as required;
• Support the quality of learning and teaching in classes;
• Support the needs of children and young people in effectively accessing the curriculum;
• Contribute to the identification and assessment of individual targets – education and health and wellbeing;
• Facilitate the full participation of children and young people in all school activities;
• Support children and young people in community activities, visits and events;
• Organise classroom materials, resources and displays.

Person Specification

Professional Competencies

• A good general standard of education.
• First Aid certificate desirable.
• Willing to undertake any necessary training.
• Previous experience of working with children and young people with a range of additional support needs.
• Evidence of working in a similar post desirable.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate competent verbal and written communication skills.
• Committed to promoting the school ethos and culture.

Personal Competencies

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with people across and in the school and the wider organisation.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure / in a crisis.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Satisfactory PVG Disclosure Scotland check

Applications should be completed online using the Apply Now button below. If you have any issues, please contact us on recruitment@moorehouse.org.uk and we will be happy to help you.

If further information is required, please call 01506 652312