[220504] Learning Support Assistant
Parkfield School, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6DFThis job expired on 18 May 2022
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
18 May 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
4 May 2022
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
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- Contract Type: Part time, term time only (39 weeks per annum) Contract Hours: 2 consecutive days per week (Monday – Thursday 08:15 to 15:30, Friday 08:20 – 14:20)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- FTE Grade 3 Pt 4-6 £19,264 to £20,043 per annum, pro rata
[220504] Learning Support Assistant job summary
Parkfield School, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional Learning Support Assistant to join the Academy team to start as soon as possible.
Post: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Parkfield School, Hurn, Christchurch, BH23 6DF
FTE Salary Range: Grade 3 Pt 4-6 £19,264 to £20,043 per annum, pro rata, subject to performance
Contract Type: Part time, term time only (39 weeks per annum)
Contract Hours: 2 consecutive days per week (Monday – Thursday 08:15 to 15:30, Friday 08:20 – 14:20)
About the role
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Learning Support Assistant who has a passion for working with and enabling young people with autism to achieve their potential.
About the successful candidate
The position of LSA is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and compassionate individual to lead lessons, interventions and support our learners in a wide range of subjects across the curriculum.
Key skills:
• To have a good knowledge and understanding of autism and social communication needs and appropriate strategies to support pupils with this need.
• To have knowledge and understanding of social, emotional & mental health needs and cognitive needs, that affect children and young people’s development.
• Excellent listening skills
• An ability to build strong, trusting relationships
• To be resilient and able to take regular responsibility for agreed learning
• Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in the learning activities
• To use positive and personalised behaviour management strategies
About the Trust
Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 14 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.
Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.
Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
Next Steps
If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07821301127 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org.
Closing date: for applications is Wednesday 18th May 2022
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for Friday 27th May 2022
To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form which can be found on the Tes Website by following link below:
https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/-220504-learning-support-assistant-parkfield-school-hurn-christchurch-bh23-6df-1626702
Opportunities and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
Please note that Reach South Academy Trust is a licenced Sponsor for CoS applications and therefore can consider applications from candidates eligible to apply for Teaching and Teaching Leadership roles (only). For all other roles applicants are required to provide the required documentation and where a candidate does not need a Skilled Worker Visa.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Parkfield School
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 19
- Education phase
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- School size
- 492 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Parkfield School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@reachsouth.org
- Phone number
- 07759365064
About the School
Parkfield Academy is an all-through (age 4 to 16) co-educational school offering a fresh approach and choice that allows pupils to discover learning, unlock their potential, find their place in their community and play their part in society.
Parkfield Academy offers a positive, safe learning environment for its community, in which everyone has equal and individual recognition and respect. We celebrate success and are committed to the continuous improvement and fulfilment of potential in every student regardless of their ability.
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