Learning and Teaching Assistant

As a Learning and Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils across the school, working closely with teachers and senior leaders to deliver high-quality learning experiences. You will provide tailored support for individuals and small groups, contribute to interventions, and help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.,

• Support pupils' learning, social development, and wellbeing, including those with SEND and EHCPs
• Work alongside teachers to deliver classroom learning and targeted interventions
• Support pupils during lessons, break times, lunch times, and enrichment activities
• Assist in preparing learning materials, displays, and classroom resources
• Support behaviour management in line with school policies
• Provide whole-class cover when required
• Assist with assessments and provide feedback to staff and parents as directed
• Participate in training, CPD, and school development activities
• Accompany pupils on trips and out-of-school activities when required
  
  United Learning is a group of schools which aims to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We seek to improve the life chances of all the children and young people we serve and make it our mission to bring out 'the best in everyone' - pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.
  
  What the school offers its staff
What Can Winston Way Academy Offer You: As part of the United Learning Trust, we offer great benefits for our staff, including:
• Highly competitive pay above national average.
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays per annum.
• An additional day's paid leave awarded per annum.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• A respectful working environment.
• Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other's professional development.
• A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each academy across the Cluster and United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to training
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Health Cash Plan available to United Learning staff with a minimum of 6 months of service. The plan gives you money back on essential healthcare, from opticians to physiotherapy, and guarantees you 24/7 access to an online GP.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Car lease scheme
• Employee benefits through Westfield Rewards including money off your weekly shop, savings from big brands like M&S, Sainsbury's Boots, H&M, Argos and many more
• Eye care vouchers and free flu vaccines
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