Learning Support Assistant

Job detailsJob roleLearning support or cover supervisorVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredWorking patternFull time, part time (Can be done as a job share): 32.5 hours per week (8.25am-3.25pm)Contract typeFixed term - 12 monthsActual salary18,440 - £18,736What skills and experience we're looking forQualifications and training NVQ level 2 in learning support or equivalent qualification/experience Good literacy and numeracy skills Good general standard of education -GCSE or equivalent.Recent and significant experience of working in a large 11-18, or 13-18 comprehensive school to GCSE level Evidence of your commitment to your own high quality professional development Skills, knowledge and aptitude Understanding of child protection policies and procedures Knowledge of relevant codes of practice and school policies. Recent knowledge and understanding of how safeguarding is met in your subject. Knowledge of basic ICT to support learning. Ability to write basic reports Basic knowledge of first aid Ability to understand and support children with developmental difficulty or disability Experience A proven track record of successful in working with secondary age children. Working effectively as part of team and contribute to group thinking. What the school offers its staffDueto an increase in EHCP students we looking to appoint a number of LearningSupport Assistants to support the specific needs of students at our school. Wehave a number of full time and part time opportunities.Experienceof working with children with learning difficulties and emotional issues wouldbe welcome but full training will be given.Weoffer the following benefits:Newly built sports hall with fully fitted gymavailable for staff use,Swimming pool available for staff use,TOIL scheme allowing staff to build time totake some term time days off,The Headteacher is passionate about staffworkload and wellbeing and holds regular wellbeing meetings with staffCommitment to safeguardingOur organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobPlease download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to tracked-link#track auxclick->tracked-link#track contextmenu->tracked-link#track" data-tracked-link-target="link" data-link-type="application_email" data-link-subject="ceddc908-38b8-4cea-b0d0-3c8fadd21e4b" data-tracked-link-text="xepet-relep-zebog-honin-hyvas-petoz-zoruf-mumuv-fuhas-tulyd-sybuz-fykys-ronuc-vazub-kuhez-larif-myxox" href="mailto:[email protected]?body=Regarding%20the%20job%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fteaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Flearning-support-assistant-d80b3594-2ccc-46c2-b35b-73f182e07c97&subject=Learning%20Support%20Assistant%20job%20enquiry">[email protected] are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.