SEN Learning Support Assistant (Level 2)
30 hours per week, term time only (08:45am - 3:45pm with a one hour lunch)
Fixed term for one year
The Headteacher and Governors of St Luke & St Philip's CofE Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and popular school.
The successful candidate will:
- Be able to model excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Have a good understanding of how children learn
- Be flexible and able to adapt to the needs of the children.
- Lead interventions for small groups of children in literacy and numeracy
- Support children with SEND
- Be committed to raising standards
- Be able to liaise closely with teachers, support staff, parents and the wider community
We can offer:
- Flexible, term-time hours
- The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school
- Good opportunities for personal and career development
- Pension Scheme
- Free access to employee assistance programme
- An inclusive and caring ethos
- Lots of exciting and creative learning opportunities
- Committed and dedicated staff
- Enthusiastic and friendly children and parents
The right candidate will have:
- The essential qualifications and experience as detailed in the person specification, including GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above
- SEN experience
- A proven ability to work on their own initiative.
- A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
- The ability to use relevant technology/equipment.
- A can-do attitude.
- A commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.
The post is subject to satisfactory medical and DBS clearance and proof of legal working entitlement.
Closing date: Wednesday 29th September
Interview date: Monday 4th October for a task and Tuesday 5th October if successful at the task and invited back for interview
Safeguarding Statement:
St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary Academy 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.