Learning Support Assistant
Thornden School, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2DWThis job expired on 4 July 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
4 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Art and design, Design and technology, English, History, Mathematics, Physical education, Science
Working pattern
- Part time: 28.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday (08:50am-14:55pm (Wednesdays 08:30am-14:55pm) Term time only (please note that we will also consider applications for other part time working hours)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £22,737-£23,058
Actual salary
- £15,045.48-£15,257.88
Pay scale
- B1-B3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic team player to join our friendly and experienced team of Learning Support Assistants (LSA) to inspire confidence in our students and support their learning. As students are supported in all areas of the curriculum, in both academic and practical subjects, LSAs must be prepared to work across a variety of departments and subjects.
As an LSA, you will support students in class, lead small groups and work with individuals who may have learning, physical, sensory, behaviour or communication difficulties.
We are seeking a professional individual who:
- Has a good understanding of how children learn
- Has a proven track record of supporting children with a variety of academic, physical, emotional and behavioural needs
- Has a positive, caring manner, with high aspirations for the achievements of all pupils
- Is creative, committed and inspirational
- Builds positive relationships with children and adults
What the school offers its staff
- A positive working environment focused on staff well-being, student welfare, progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour
- CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes
- In-house Teaching School
- Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
Further information about the job
For more information, please visit the school website and download the application pack and complete our support staff application form accessible at on our Trust website atwww.hispmat.org
For informal enquiries or to visit the school, please Miss Becky Roadnight, SENCO/Teacher of RS or Mrs Sarah Little, SENCO/Teacher of English 023 8026 9722. Please note that the school is closed for the summer between 23 July and 31 August 2024.
Completed application forms can be emailed to HR@thornden.hants.sch.uk or submitted by post to HR Department, HISP MAT, Thornden School, Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2DW. Please note that CVs will not be accepted. No agency applications either, please.
The HISP Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are also committed to providing equality of opportunity at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and ensuring that candidates are treated fairly and lawfully throughout the process.
Commitment to safeguarding
The HISP Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to DBS and other relevant employment checks.
We are committed to equality of opportunity throughout all stages of the recruitment process and ensuring that candidates are treated fairly and lawfully throughout the process.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Thornden School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1451 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Thornden School website
- Email address
- recruitment@hispmat.org
Thornden is a school where staff, students and parents feel valued. We have a warm community spirit that enables individuals to develop their own talents and abilities, whilst taking the opportunity to try something new and different, without the fear of failure. We have superb teachers and support staff, who take pride in their work and their achievements. They have passion for their subject and an enthusiasm in ensuring that all children in their care reach their full potential.
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