Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant, 30 Hours per week, over 5 days

Term time only plus in-service training days.

Governors of St Bede’s wish to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join the existing team to provide small group and in class support across the 11-16 age range.

This post is to commence as soon as possible.

We are a friendly and welcoming team. The successful candidate will be working with students with special educational needs and disabilities requiring assistance with ongoing academic and personal development. There may also be a need to provide support with complex needs.

Experience of working with students with special educational needs is essential. We are looking for someone who is:

• flexible and has a caring approach to their duties, always ensuring the student has the necessary support

• able to work with a range of pupils including those with cognition and learning difficulties, communication and interaction difficulties, sensory and physical needs and those with SEMH needs

• able to work collaboratively with both teaching and support staff

• able to deliver programmes designed by a number of outside agencies such as Speech and Language, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy

• willing to enter fully into the life of the college

• willing to support a pupil with personal care where necessary

St Bede’s can offer you:

• Training where necessary

• A highly supportive staff team

• Excellent facilities and resources

The annual salary for this post is £13,617

The successful candidate will be required to undergo enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. All posts at St Bede’s are subject to a probationary period of six months.

A job description and application form can be obtained from our website.

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is noon on Monday 8th March 2021