Learning Support Assistant

35 hours/week (08:30 - 16:00 Monday - Friday) 39 weeks /year

We are looking for:

Positive, hardworking, and committed members of staff Experience of working in a school setting, ideally with supporting children with Complex Needs, ASC or SEMH Willingness to make a difference and contribute to the overall ethos, aims and work of the school

Duties will include:

Helping pupils achieve the best of themselves, promoting self-esteem and independence Working with the Class Teacher to deliver a curriculum which has been designed to support the needs of an individual child, this could be supporting pupils individually or in groups Promote high standards of behaviour

In return:

We are committed to supporting our staff with continuous professional development, opportunities to work with our mainstream partners, supervision with our trained Psychotherapist and access to our wellbeing support services. If you want to make a real difference to the next generation, we would love to hear from you. If you would prefer to talk to someone, please pick up the phone. Visits to the school are welcome. We look forward to hearing from you.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The school is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. The Governors take child protection extremely seriously and all references offered will be followed up. Online check will be completed for shortlisted candidates. If you do not have the formal qualifications specified but can demonstrate skills or experience of equivalent standards we would be interested in your application