Learning Support Assistant
The Stanway School, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0QAThis job expired on 4 February 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 February 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 January 2022
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Local Government Scale 3 Point 4-5 (£18,933 - £19,312)
Actual salary
- £14,193
Learning Support Assistant job summary
The Stanway School
Learning Support Assistant
Pay Range: Local Government Scale 3 Point 4-5 (£18,933 - £19,312)
Actual Salary: £14,193
Start Date: ASAP
The Role
We are seeking an outstanding individual to support SEN student(s) with complex needs to learn as effectively as possible and to reach their full potential.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
• Working with individuals or small groups of children, in collaboration with teaching staff
• Proactively supporting students with activities designed to enhance numeracy and literacy
• Supporting SEN students in gaining the ability to utilise IT in the classroom
• Promoting positive behaviour, raising esteem and encouraging an aspirational culture
• Working with SEN students to foster their development as independent learners.
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).
We're looking for you if you have:
• GCSE A-C (or equivalent) Maths and English
• Ability to understand and support children with developmental difficulty or disability
• Understanding of procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality
• Good organisation skills
• Ability to use clear language to communicate information unambiguously and listen effectively
Why work for The Sigma Trust, The Stanway School?
We can offer you:
• A Competitive Salary
• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
• Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership at selected local gyms
This post is 32 hours and 30 minutes per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time, plus inset days). The working pattern is Monday – Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm.
Additional Information:
For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk
To Apply
To apply for this post, please complete an application form, available from The Sigma Trust/this website and return it to recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk .
Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV’s and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.
Closing date: 12pm, Friday 4th February 2022.
Interviewing will take place week commencing 9th February 2022
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
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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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Stanway School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1401 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Stanway School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01255750913
The Stanway School is a trusted and respected member of the local community and works exceptionally hard to provide the very best start for our young people through outstanding teaching and the highest quality guidance and support.
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