Learning Support Assistant- Forest School
Grange Academy, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AUThis 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.
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
School location
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