Learning Support Assistant to work with a named child and positioned initially at Southill Lower Sch
Southill Lower School, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9JAThis job expired on 23 January 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 January 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 January 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 8.45am - 12 Noon and 1.00pm - 3.45pm. Additional lunchtime cover may be required from time to time.
Contract type
- Fixed term - For the length of the time support is required for the named pupil or the pupil ceases to attend the school.
Full-time equivalent salary
- Level 1, point 1 or above depending on experience
Learning Support Assistant to work with a named child and positioned initially at Southill Lower Sch job summary
We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our federation, initially based at our Southill Lower School site.
The post is to support a child with social and communication difficulties. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver specific communication and sensory programmes such as PECS and Intensive Interaction. Training will be provided by the school.
The postition is full time, term time only, plus five training days.
The successful candidate will:
• Have excellent organisational skills
• Enjoy a varied workload
• Be able to work on their own initiative but also be a committed team player.
• Have high levels of motivation and be able to engage and inspire
Candidates must:
• Be able to lead children by example
• Be passionate about working with children
• Have a kind and supportive approach towards children
• Be well organised and motivated
• Have the ability to foster good relationships with parents and carers
• Ensure safeguarding and the welfare of children is a priority
• Have a good level of understanding of special educational needs
• Hold or be willing to train in Paediatric First Aid
We can offer you:
• A workplace that is alive with children laughing and learning
• Excellent support from our dedicated team of staff
• A commitment to on-going professional development
• A school committed to staff well-being
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For further details and an application pack please visit the school website www. southilllower.org.uk
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 23 January 2022
Interview date: Friday 28 January 2022
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 Southill Lower School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 9
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 62 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 9
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Southill Lower School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- southill@southillschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01462813312
Southill Lower School is a good school (Ofsted 2021), which nurtures values, grows inspiration and raises aspirations.
We are a small, friendly school. We have an idyllic rural setting in grounds owned by the Whitbread estate in the beautiful village of Southill. Our Ofsted report says that “Classrooms and corridors are filled with Laughter”.
In May 2019, Southill Lower School federated with Derwent Primary School. Both schools are good schools (Ofsted 2018 & 2021). Derwent is a friendly, inclusive school with beautiful, extensive grounds located in a semi-rural environment in Henlow, approximately 10 minutes from Southill Lower School.
Arranging a visit to Southill Lower School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email southill@southillschool.co.uk.
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