The Djanogly Learning Trust has an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Care Assistant to join our team based at Djanogly Sherwood Academy This is a tremendous opportunity to make a difference and to be part of a dynamic and innovative staff team.

This a Part-time role; Monday to Friday 8.45am to 11.45am on a fixed term contract for 1 year.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Work under the direct supervision of colleagues to meet needs of individuals or small groups
• Support pupils’ learning activities including additional learning needs and development
  
• Support pupils’ physical and care needs to overcome potential barriers to learning
  
• Support pupils’ individual learning needs and development, e.g. cognitive and learning skills
  
• Give immediate feedback to pupils and support colleagues in marking work
  
• Support teachers and teaching assistants in assessing pupil progress and attainment
  
• Undertake personal care and support of pupils
  
• Contribute to the health and well-being of pupils
  
• Establish and maintain relationships with individual pupils and groups
  
• Use planning from colleagues to regulate own workload

What we can offer you:

• A culture of trust, where all contributions are recognised and respected
• A skilled senior leadership team with a strong ethos of mutual support and challenge
• Children who engage well and want to learn
• An embedded whole trust commitment to professional development
• A skilled and experienced central service team who proactively support our academies, enabling educationalists to focus on our core purpose – teaching and learning
• A real commitment to work-life balance – we remember we are human beings first and educators second
• Great Trust benefits including: free parking, company paid healthcare, travel discounts and excellent training and development opportunities

Visits to the academy are encouraged! If you wish to arrange a visit, discover more about this exciting opportunity, need any further information or you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact us to arrange a convenient date. 

For further details about the Academy and Djanogly Learning Trust, please view our careers pages on MyNewTerm