Post Title: Learning Support Assistant
School: Hugh Sexey C of E Middle School
Location: Blackford, Wedmore, Somerset
Contract Term: Permanent
Salary: Grade 15 (Point 3) £18,562 pa pro-rata
Actual Salary: £12,502
Hours: Part-Time - Term Time Only
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Learning Support Assistant to join our team in supporting students with a range of needs so that they make excellent academic and personal progress.
Candidates will need to demonstrate the following:
• experience of working with or relating to young people and have a commitment to their education, development, welfare and aspirations – with particular focus on Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
• ability to plan, deliver and review interventions, including for pupils with social & behavioural needs
• ability to respond to changing priorities in a fast-moving environment
• motivation and innovation
• empathy when working with children experiencing difficulties
• committed to achieving outstanding results for our more vulnerable learners
• good interpersonal, communication and administration skills
Closing date: Wednesday 29th September 2021
Interview date: W/C 4th October (Date to be confirmed)
Hugh Sexey is a successful middle school situated in the Cheddar Valley in Somerset drawing in pupils from the surrounding rural areas.
We currently have 614 students on roll within our year Y5 – Y8 pupil groups.
To apply for this position, please complete a support staff application form, together with a letter of application for the attention of Mr P Tatterton Head Teacher. Your letter should be no more than two pages of A4, detailing your experience to date and why you are the best candidate for the position.
This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure Procedure
Closing Date: Wednesday 29th September 2021 - 12 noon
Interview Date: W/C 4th October (Date to be confirmed)
If you do not receive an invitation to interview by Friday 1st October please assume you have not been shortlisted.
Hugh Sexey C of E Middle 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.