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Learning Support Assistant

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2NL

This job expired on 24 June 2024 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  3 September 2024

• Closing date

  24 June 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 June 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,153.69 - £17,731.81 Annually (Actual) The full time equivalent pay is £23,114 pa. rising to £23,893 pa. Bright Futures NJC scale points 4 to 6 (Bright Futures Grade 3). Pay progression is linked to performance.

Learning Support Assistant job summary

We are seeking an empathetic and motivated person to provide support to student with an EHCP. The successful candidate will have an interest in working with children with SEND and a willingness to undergo relevant training. The post is part time working 8:30 - 3:40, Monday to Friday. The post is fixed term to be reviewed annually.

Some responsibilities include

To develop an understanding of the specific needs of the student to be supported.

To establish a rapport and a supportive relationship with the student, promoting high self-esteem, independence and social inclusion.

Provide support based on a detailed knowledge of the student’s personal and physical care needs.

To aid the student to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and individually, inside and outside of the classroom.

To promote high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents in line with the school’s behaviour policy.

To establish acceptance and inclusion of the student in the classroom.

To manage the student as advised by the SENDCO and class teacher.

To promote/reinforce the student’s self-esteem.

To ensure the safety of the student whilst at school.

To carry out any specific duties as outlined in the student's access to learning plan.

We are open, supportive and flexible with high-quality CPD opportunities through our Teaching School Hubs and Professional Development Institute.

Flexible working will be considered please discuss your preferences at interview.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities and accountabilities.

Commitment to safeguarding

Bright Futures Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out and references will be sought for shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

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About Altrincham Grammar School for Girls

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1389 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Altrincham Grammar School for Girls website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/altrincham-grammar-school-for-girls (opens in new tab)

The Bright Futures Educational Trust (BFET) is a partnership of schools based in the North West. The Trust’s vision is the best for everyone, the best from everyone. Our values of community, passion and integrity are at the heart of everything we do.

There are currently twelve schools within the Trust. BFET is committed to providing all staff with the training and support they need to be the best in their profession. Benefits include: working cross-phase, knowledge exchange between our schools and the opportunity to work with some of the most inspiring colleagues in their profession.

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (AGGS) was in the first cohort of schools to be designated a National Teaching School in 2011. AGGS is the lead school in the “Alliance for Learning”. Our teaching school alliance comprises schools of every type and phase, plus universities, throughout a wide geographical area. The impact of teaching school activities is felt within the Trust and far beyond. We have a reputation for excellence regionally and nationally, of which we are very proud. The successful candidates must be willing to engage in the school’s commitment to developing AGGS as a centre of excellence for teaching and learning.

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