Learning Support Assistant

School
Guildford Grove Primary School
Location
Guildford, Surrey
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time, Term Time
Salary
Actual Salary £17,097.60 - £19,921.98
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
8th December 2023 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1387649
Job Reference
SCH-LPAT-0109
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1387649

Are you looking for a challenging and highly rewarding role, working in a team that strives to deliver high quality inclusive education? Would you like to have the opportunity to learn British Sign Language?

We are looking to appoint a part-time Learning Support Assistant as soon as possible to work one-to-one in the Lighthouse Specialist Centre for Deaf Children, part of our thriving and successful primary school.

The majority of our children in the Lighthouse need signed communication and may also have additional special needs. Our deaf pupils are included in mainstream classes with communication support, while also receiving specialist one-to-one or small-group teaching across a range of subjects.

The successful candidate will:

· Have some knowledge of, or an interest in learning BSL

· Have proven experience of working closely with children with additional learning, emotional and/or behavioural needs

· Be able to assist in the education and social development of pupils under the direction of the teacher

· Be well organised and efficient

· Demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence and resilience

· Be flexible and pro-active

· Be able to work as part of team, inspiring others

· Be positive and have a good sense of humour

In return we can offer you:

· A school which values inclusion and provides an opportunity to excel in meeting the needs of a range of learners, including those with additional needs

· Happy and enthusiastic children who love to learn

· A school that goes beyond the academic subjects and provides amazing opportunities for all pupils

· Opportunities for excellent continuous professional development across our growing academy trust

· Employee benefits scheme including high street discounts, electric car salary sacrifice scheme, cycle to work scheme and employee assistance programme

· Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please contact Kathy Nott in the school office for more information.

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date so we would recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.

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Safeguarding Statement:

Guildford Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.

Guildford Grove Primary School

Guildford Grove Primary School

Part of Learning Partners Academy Trust

Learning Partners Academy Trust