SEND Learning Support Assistant

Hale Nursery & Primary Academy

Learning Support Assistant, SEND

Temporary Contract

Full Time / 32.5 hours per week / Term time Including INSET days

8.30am – 3.30pm / Monday – Friday

Salary: Kite Band 1 - £23,859 - £26,014 FTE (actual salary £18,364 - £20,022 pro rata per annum)

Are you flexible, patient, caring and confident with children?

We are looking to recruit an SEND Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive team and work closely with teachers and colleagues to provide high-quality support for pupils within our Academy.

Key Roles and responsibilities:

• Supporting children who have support plans

• To support teachers in providing for the education and welfare of all children in the academy, taking account of their needs

• Maintain a safe and stimulating learning environment

• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all children in learning and extracurricular activities

• Show professionalism by having proper regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the academy

• Consistently demonstrate the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils

• Work collaboratively with teachers and other colleagues

The Ideal candidate will:

• Be kind, caring and patient

• Have some experience in supporting children who have additional needs

• Be enthusiastic and have a genuine passion for motivating children to be their best

We Offer:

• Competitive salary & pension scheme

• Discounted Wrap around care, at relevant academies, if your child is a Kite Academy Pupil (Linked to contractual hours)

• A dedicated, friendly staff team, as well as Happy, motivated children

• An incredible range of employee benefits (including access to Perkbox)

• Opportunities for Training and Progression