Learning Support Assistant (LSA) for SEN
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Start date details
Positions available for immediate start
Closing date
31 December 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 November 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs
- 30 hours a week, part time hours would be considered
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £14,175 and £15,651
Pay scale
- G6 Pt 8-13
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience of working with children is essential. Experience of working with SEN children, though not essential, would be an advantage.
We are looking for someone with common sense, a willingness to learn and a sense of humour. The nature of the work is physically as well as mentally demanding but extremely rewarding.
This post may be suitable for a TA in a mainstream school keen to progress their career and salary options.
What the school offers its staff
We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary
We have a number of family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering and support external CPD. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture.
Full and on-going training is offered, and an induction programme will support you as you settle in.
Further details about the role
Hours to be worked are 30 hours/week term time only to start January 2023 or sooner. Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work for a minimum of 15 hours per week. We are also interested in anyone wishing to work on a Supply basis.
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.
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About Bishopswood School
- School type
- Special school, ages 2 to 16
- School size
- 77 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- Email address
- office@bishopswoodschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01189724311
Arranging a visit to Bishopswood School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@bishopswoodschool.co.uk.
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