About the Role
- This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a popular and well established school. Civitas Academy opened in 2015 and in September 2021 we became a full school. We have amazing facilities, a good team ethos and all within a 5-minute walk from the centre of Reading.
- Civitas Academy is part of the REAch2 family of Schools in Reading. We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Learning Support Assistant to join our collaborative and growing Academy team.
We are seeking a professional individual who is:
- Able to inspire our children as a pro-active Learning Support Assistant
- Warm in character, has a “can do” attitude and goes that extra mile
- Engaging with team members and the children
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to make a difference to children’s lives
- The opportunity to work as part of a collaborative, experienced, supportive team.
- The chance for your skills to flourish and develop with practical support and encouragement.
- High quality training and development through one of the country’s leading Multi-Academy Trusts.
- Enthusiastic, responsive children who are ready to learn.
- A caring, hard-working and committed staff team.
- The opportunity to work with children from diverse ethnicities and cultures.
- An inclusive ethos where every child is valued and supported to achieve their potential.
- The opportunity to develop an outstanding career and balanced life
The Application Form can be downloaded from the Documents section of this advert.
Completed applications forms should be sent to [email protected]
REAch2 Academy Trust have an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Trust’s online Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form separately.
REAch2 is continuously working towards improving the diversity of the Trust, and the experience for our staff from diverse backgrounds. We are clear that the value of greater diversity to the Trust lies in the way we will value difference when we work together towards richer solutions.
We are keen to hear from all candidates with the appropriate experience who feel they can make a real contribution to the Trust. If you can bring a fresh perspective to the challenges we face whether through your background as someone from an ethnic minority or you live with a disability (visible or not), are open about your faith, religion or belief or about being LGBTQ+, your application will receive a warm welcome. As will applications from all suitable candidates.
REAch2 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all adults working in or with our schools to share this commitment.
Enclosed in our application pack is a copy of our safer recruitment policy, which outlines the steps we take to ensure that we attract the most suitable, high calibre candidates, and to help deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children or are otherwise unsuited to working with them.
We encourage all potential candidates to read this policy carefully in order to fully understand what is expected of you in our recruitment process. All roles will be assessed for the appropriate level of DBS check, which will include a Children’s Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.
- A wide range of professional development opportunities,
- A competitive salary,
- Term-time only and flexible working
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme LGPS,
As part of REAch2 employee benefits we also offer an eye care scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family and membership of ‘perks at work’ – which includes discounts on holidays, shopping, family days out and much more.
