Vacancy ▸ Learning Support Officer

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and highly effective Learning Support Officer to start in September 2024, you will work within our team of staff providing for vulnerable young people.

The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers, providing students with agreed support to help create and maintain a purposeful and supportive learning environment, particularly helping students overcome barriers to learning, including social, emotional and mental health needs.

This position is available up to full time (within the context of the role) during the school term, however we are open to part – time or other flexible working options too. As part of your contractual arrangements, you will be paid for (up to) an additional 5 days per year to attend team meetings and training and development outside of your normal working hours.

The actual salary based on a full-time position will be £19,593.61 per annum, to be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year.

Why choose us?

We offer specialist support for students with social, emotional and mental health needs and this sits at the centre of everything we do.

We are genuinely committed to our students and our staff and have a strong, supportive and dedicated staff team whose moto is ‘work hard and be nice to people’.

As well as a friendly and supportive environment, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Access to professional qualifications via the apprenticeship levy
• Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate
• Access to our staff benefits platform which includes access to a free employee assistance programme with advice available 24/7 on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling and access to our virtual GP service free of charge for yourself and your dependants. The platform also offers big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases
• Recognition of continuous service if you join us from another school, academy or local government employer
• Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working, with a trust commitment to continually look to ways to improve the work-life balance for our staff
• Automatic membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme
• Free tea and coffee in our staff rooms
• Free, on-site parking

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an individual who is committed to ensuring every individual student receives the care, support and guidance they need to thrive and be the best they can be. The successful applicant will have a Level 2 (G.C.S.E Grade C/4 or equivalent) in Literacy and Numeracy, a good working knowledge and understanding of barriers to learning and previous experience of working with vulnerable children and/or young people in an educational environment.

How To Apply

A fully completed application form, which can be found in the supporting documents section, should be returned to recruitment@theeducationalliance.org.uk by no later than 09:00am on 13th September 2024.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held for shortlisted candidates on Thursday 19th September 2024.

We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.

The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 guidance.

The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf