Learning Support Assistant

Brookfields Special School, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6SW

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 January 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  5 December 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Hours: 0830-1630 Monday, 0830-1530 Tuesday to Friday term time plus INSETs and Twilights
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,970 to £26,409
• Additional allowances:

  SEN £1,456

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, creative and hardworking people to our staff team. Experience within a school environment could be an advantage but is not essential as high quality induction and ongoing training will be provided.

Responsibilities will include working under the direction of a qualified Teacher to consistently promote positive values, attitudes and behaviour, supporting all pupils in their learning and development, in whole class settings, small groups or with individual pupils as directed, treating them with respect and consideration.

We are seeking those who:

• have a commitment to excellence
• Engage pupils and facilitate outstanding learning
• be flexible, reliable and positive
• be a good communicator, attuning sensitively to a range of learners.
• be enthusiastic and creative
• be an outstanding team player

What the school offers its staff

• Training: A full induction and on the job training with a commitment to supporting and coaching you towards excellent practice
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance with a supportive whole staff team and governing body
• an exciting and challenging role
• a fantastic pupil population with supportive parents and families
• a highly professional staff team
• onsite parking

Further details about the role

To promote and support the education of all pupils at Brookfields School.

To promote and support Brookfields mission, vision and values.

To uphold and lead by example the values of Brookfields school of Ambition, Partnership, Caring and

Learning.

To promote equality as an integral part of the role and to treat everyone with fairness and dignity.

To recognise health and safety is a responsibility of every employee, to take reasonable care of self and

others and to comply with the Schools Health and Safety policy and any school-specific procedures / rules

that apply to this role.

To promote the welfare of children and to support the school in safeguarding children through the

following of relevant policies and procedures.

To support and ensure Teaching assistants carry out their duties efficiently, effectively and in line with the

school’s mission, vision and Values.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@brookfields.w-berks.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Learning Support Assistant 2022.docx - 155 KB (opens in new tab)

Schools support staff application form.doc - 363 KB (opens in new tab)

About Brookfields Special School

• School type: Special school, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 229 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Brookfields Special School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hr@brookfields.w-berks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0118 942 1382
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brookfields-special-school (opens in new tab)

SEN School catering for 3 to 19 year olds

Arranging a visit to Brookfields Special School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@brookfields.w-berks.sch.uk.

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