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Learning Support Assistant/SEN Administration Assistant

Cove School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9RN

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• Start date details

  January 2025

• Closing date

  2 December 2024 at 12:09pm

• Date listed

  15 November 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: Term time only - hours negotiable
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £20,452 - £21,311

What skills and experience we're looking for

Cove School is a leading educational establishment committed to providing a dynamic and inclusive learning environment for pupils. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted (January 2020), Cove School has a well-resourced SEND department which offers high quality provision to meet the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs. We also have a Resourced Provision Unit for Hearing Impaired (HI) pupils. We have a part time Teacher of the Deaf (TOD) and a Learning Support Assistant who works very closely with the TOD.

Cove School is looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Learning Support Assistant/SEN Administration Assistant, who will be a crucial part of a pupil's educational journey, helping them overcome challenges and reach their full potential. We require a dedicated individual who is passionate about providing the highest standards of care, support and education to our pupils. Someone with a can-do attitude and commitment to young people and the SEND team at Cove School.

Under our new SENCO, the team has undergone a complete transformation and it is an exciting time to be part of a dedicated, ambitious and talented group of people.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Support for pupils

• Work with and support pupils who have additional needs within the ‘broad areas of need’ as outlined in the SEN code of practice 2015; Communication and Interaction, Cognition and Learning, Social, emotional and mental health difficulties and Sensory and/or physical needs.
• Help pupils to develop into independent learners to ensure they make good progress with their learning, as well as emotional well-being.
• Support pupils to access tasks and activities that they find challenging both inside the classroom.

2) Support for teachers

• Provide one-one or small group support to students with diverse learning needs.
• Assist in implementing lesson plans and adapting materials.
• Support and work with teacher in testing/assessment.
• In conjunction with teacher, liaise with parents and pupil progress.

3) SEN Administration support

• Support the SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) with administrative duties related to SEN students, including tracking progress, managing documentation, and maintaining records.
• Coordinate meetings and communication with parents, external agencies, and other professionals.
• Help with the preparation of reports, assessments, and other relevant documentation.
• Ensure that all SEN-related paperwork is up to date, accurate, and compliant with relevant regulations and school policies.

What the school offers its staff

Contribution to the LGPS Pension Scheme

A dedicated Behaviour Team who support teachers with behaviour around the school site daily, run internal exclusions and detentions

Access to the RAS (Raising Aspirations Team) who help and support students pastorally. Team members are trained in a variety of counselling and interventions to support students

To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported

Flexible working opportunities

Hours are negotiable.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Cove School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.

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About Cove School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1010 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cove School website
• Email address: s.downham@coveschool.uk
• Phone number: 01252 542397
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cove-school

Cove School is a larger-than-average, co-educational secondary school for students aged 11–16, located in the north of Hampshire. As a local authority-maintained school, we are ideally situated within easy reach of London, the historic city of Winchester, and the stunning landscapes of the New Forest.

We are a forward-thinking, caring, and – above all – happy school. Our students, from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, are ambitious and work hard to achieve high standards. We are equally ambitious for our staff and take great pride in the comprehensive support and high-quality professional development (CPD) we provide, especially for those new to the profession or joining our team for the first time. We believe that motivated, well-supported staff are key to every student’s success.

Our extra-curricular offer is extensive, with students participating in a wide variety of sports, music and drama productions. Beyond this, we run a vibrant programme of clubs and activities all of which contribute to a rich and inclusive school experience.

We are also proud to host a specialist unit for students with hearing impairments, with all classrooms equipped with specialist audio equipment to ensure an inclusive learning environment.

We invite you to explore our website – www.coveschool.uk – for a glimpse into life at Cove School and what it means to be part of our vibrant community. To truly experience the atmosphere, we warmly encourage you to visit us during a normal school day and see our staff and students in action. We hope you’ll be inspired to apply and become part of the exciting journey we are on.

Arranging a visit to Cove School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.downham@coveschool.uk.

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