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About this Role
Job Purpose:
To support the learning, development, and well-being of all pupils, including those with complex educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring an inclusive, nurturing, and supportive environment.This role also incorporates a Midday Assistant role, where you will take care and control of all the children on the school premises during the lunch break.
You will:
Share our commitment to building great learning communities for our pupils
Support the vision and values of our school Inspire pupils with a passion for learning
Have an understanding of specific learning needs and styles to adapt teaching to support all pupils
Have the ability to plan effectively to enable multi-tasking
Have a desire to help all pupils succeed
Have compassion towards the needs of the pupils.
Have the ability to exchange verbal information clearly and sensitively with pupils and adults
Have the ability to work with a range of colleagues
Work collaboratively across the school
The successful candidate will be part of a positive environment, with dedicated and supportive colleagues who strive for excellence.
In return you will be working with friendly colleagues in a stimulating and welcoming learning environment.
Our Way of LIFE
Our Purpose is'To build great learning communities where children flourish'and at LIFE Education Trust we work collaboratively to ensure that everything we do can positively impact the lives of our pupils and employees.
To accomplish our purpose, we use our 3 core beliefs:'Courageous Optimism', 'Boundless Creativity' & 'Heartfelt Compassion'.We believe in helping colleagues and pupils achieve their personal best and we strive to recruit first class talent for our Trust.
References and DBS Checks
All offers of appointment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references. LIFE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.
Inclusion
As a Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach to equality, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture, and values diversity. We will ensure that the selection process is fair and without discrimination for or against any candidate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. The person specification sets out the criteria used to assess candidates through the selection process.