Learning Support Assistant
Farlingaye High School, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4JXThis job expired on 14 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 May 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- No, visa sponsorship not available
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- View all Part timejobs - 18-30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (working 8.50 am to 3.35 pm - 6 hours per day)
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £8,749.81 up to £14,583.02
What skills and experience we're looking for
Much of the work will involve support within mainstream classrooms but the successful candidates will also be expected to work with students on an individual or small group basis to develop literacy and numeracy, and for some of the time with students with complex physical needs who require one-to-one support. An ability to empathise with students who have difficulties with communication and social skills is essential.
Candidates should possess a good standard of education, initiative and an ability to communicate well with both teaching staff and students. GCSE Grade C, or equivalent, in Maths and English is essential, and A levels (or equivalent) are desirable. Experience of working in a classroom environment is also desirable.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you:
- Enthusiastic and ambitious students who are keen to learn with proven high achievement and attainment
- A strong reputation locally and in the wider community
- A talented staff team that welcome new challenges and are committed to supporting colleagues and students
- A very wide range of exciting extra-curricular activities
- Opportunities to work in genuine collaboration with EAST and our partner schools
- A supportive community, and Local Governing Body
- A comprehensive induction programme
- OFSTED
Good, 2022
- Access to the staff Wellbeing ‘Employee Assistance Programme’ and benefits of working for Farlingaye and within EAST
Further details about the role
We are ideally looking for applicants who will be able to work 30 hours per week. However, we would consider requests to work either 18 hours or 24 hours and the ability to work a Friday would be an advantage. Please state the number of hours and days that you are able to work in your supporting statement.
Farlingaye is a high-achieving comprehensive school with over 1900 students. It has a well-established reputation in the county of Suffolk and in the community, situated in the picturesque town of Woodbridge, approximately 10 miles north of Ipswich. We are proud to be part of an exciting and developing local Trust, EAST.
Applications should be submitted as soon as possible but by 12.00 Noon on Wednesday, 14th June 2023 at the latest. However, please be aware that as we have more than one position available, we will hold interviews when we have received enough applications from suitably qualified applicants and we may close the advert before the closing date of 14th June.
Should you wish to discuss the job role in further details, please contact Linda Marsh, HR Manager or Julie Moore, SENCO
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About Farlingaye High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1923 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Farlingaye High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01394 385720
Arranging a visit to Farlingaye High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk.
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