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Learning Support Assistant- Forest School

Grange Academy, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AU

This job expired on 23 November 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  January 2024 or earlier if possible

• Closing date

  23 November 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 November 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £16,298.00 - £17,207.00 Annually (Actual) Pay review pending

Learning Support Assistant- Forest School job summary

31 hours 15 minutes per week Monday to Friday 8:40am to 3.25 pm Term time plus 5 training days 

Are you passionate about supporting pupils and helping them to achieve outcomes that can change their life chances?

Do you like to work in a supportive and structured environment?

Are you committed to the principles of Forest School and outdoor learning?

We are looking to appoint highly motivated people who:

 are  passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children

·         has knowledge of autism, behaviour and SEND needs or is willing to learn and develop a range of skills and strategies

·         work effectively as part of a team to improve pupil confidence, attitudes and resilience

·         is able to build effective relationships with pupils, staff, families and other professionals

·         has a good sense of humour and is flexible, reliable, resilient and positive

·         has strong literacy and numeracy skills and has good communication skills

·         has the ability to work as part of a dedicated team

·         has effective organisational skills and a positive outlook

We can offer you:

·         membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions

·         a friendly, supportive working environment

·         development opportunities within a growing trust

·         employee Assistance Programme

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance, satisfactory references, social media checks, health clearance, and a 6-month probationary period.  This post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  

BILTT is committed to safeguarding, Prevent, the welfare of pupils and ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers; irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, belief, sex or sexual orientation and expects staff to share that commitment.

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.

This job post has expired.

About Grange Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 16
• School size: 149 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grange Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grange-academy

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