Learning Support Practitioner & Lunchtime Supervisory

Position Overview

The Senior Leadership Team and governors are looking for a dynamic person to join our happy and committed team. The school is a large 3 form entry primary school with a good Ofsted rating. We are looking for people who are motivated team players and who are able to both fully engage children in their learning and make a positive contribution to all aspects of school life.

The successful candidate will have the strongest commitment to the planning and delivery of quality learning experiences for our children, and will have the highest expectations of attainment, achievement and behaviour. We are looking for an excellent individual who:

• Is able to challenge and motivate children.
• Brings fun and enthusiasm for learning into the classroom.
• Has high standards and aspirations for our children.
• Is successful, popular and well resourced.
• Has friendly, dedicated staff with high expectations.
• Provides excellent professional development opportunities.

When you work for Stoke‑on‑Trent City Council you'll be helping to improve the lives and wellbeing of our residents. We'll provide you with support, learning opportunities, and flexible working options and some amazing benefits including a competitive salary, generous holidays, an excellent defined local authority benefit pension scheme, annual leave purchase scheme, cycle to work schemes, and access to lifestyle benefits which offer a wide range of discounts such as family days out, travel, retail and many more.

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Criminal Records Bureau before the appointment is confirmed. The disclosure will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our children.

We are committed to creating a culture which is truly inclusive, where all staff feel valued, listened to, supported and able to do their work to the best of their abilities at all times. Our approach to Equality and Diversity is a commitment to ensuring that our decisions and policies nurture and empower communities across our city and do not inadvertently disadvantage groups and individuals we want to help to thrive.