Learning Support Assistant (SEN)
Rochford Primary and Nursery School, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1NJThis job expired on 28 September 2021 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 September 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 September 2021
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
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- 5 days a week 6 hours 5 mins per day totalling 30 hours 25 mins per week.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 31/08/2022
Full-time equivalent salary
- £18,933 FTE
Learning Support Assistant (SEN) job summary
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and effective Learning Support Assistant.
Job role:
• Providing personalised learning support within a classroom setting, as directed by the Class Teacher and SENCo.
• Supporting pupils with speech and language and social interaction needs.
• Helping develop fine and gross motor skills.
• Acting as a positive role model for pupils, encouraging growth mindset.
The ideal candidate will need:
• to hold at least Maths and English GCSE Grade C or equivalent.
• to demonstrate competence in supporting students within a learning environment where you encourage them to achieve and make good progress.
• to be resilient and positive, showing initiative and flexibility.
• to have excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
• to be able to work as part of a team under the direction of the class teacher.
• to be well organised and efficient.
• to have experience of classroom behaviour management skills.
• to have experience of supporting pupils with SEN in a learning environment and be willing to assist with personal care should the need arise.
• to have prior experience of working with pupils with ASD, ADHD and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs.
• to have experience of EYFS curriculum, alongside Primary Curriculum, would be useful.
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 Rochford Primary and Nursery School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 224 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@rochford.essex.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01702544342
The successful candidate will become part of our friendly and hard-working team which is dedicated to ensuring our children learn and are well cared for.
In return we can offer the successful candidate
• the opportunity to work with our lovely children.
• a CPD entitlement for all staff.
• supportive colleagues who want the best possible opportunities for children.
• an exciting and happy working environment.
Rochford Primary is a happy and inclusive school. Our children are well-behaved and eager to learn, and our staff are supportive and committed.
Rochford Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, medical and enhanced DBS clearance.
Arranging a visit to Rochford Primary and Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@rochford.essex.sch.uk.
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