Learning Support Assistant
Westhaven School, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 4UTThis job expired on 9 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
9 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 May 2023
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 31 hours per week, Monday - Friday, term time only plus INSETs.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- JG3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support the inclusion of identified children with additional educational needs as part of Middle School (KS3). This would primarily involve working with pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9, but may also involve supporting our KS4 learners. We require a motivated and enthusiastic person who can work positively and effectively as part of a team and who can support individuals with complex barriers to learning. The successful candidate must have:
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working with children
- Good English and Maths skills
- Good ICT skills
- Excellent and effective communication skills
- Ability to work flexibly with a team and motivate students
- Demonstrate a positive attitude
- Motivation and resilience under pressure
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer you:
A dedicated staff team committed to achieving the best for our students.
A caring and supportive special school community that is open to new learning and development.
A supportive, warm and welcoming team
Excellent CPD and training opportunities.
Further details about the role
Applications must be completed in full. Only complete applications will be considered and CVs will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Westhaven School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to DBS Barred List and Enhanced DBS Disclosure checks and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates. You can find our safeguarding policy on our school website.
Commitment to safeguarding
Westhaven School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to DBS Barred List and Enhanced DBS Disclosure Checks and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates.
You can find our safeguarding policy on our school website.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Westhaven School
- School type
- Special school, ages 4 to 18
- School size
- 181 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Westhaven School website
- Email address
- trudy.hudson@westhavenschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01934 632171
Westhaven School is a specialist school, with a unique environment set in the beautiful village of Uphill near Weston-super-Mare, for learners who experience complex barriers to learning. We support learners between 4 and 18 years of age and celebrate their achievements, efforts and accomplishments. This ensures a shared sense of achievement, with learners developing and enhancing their self-confidence, self-esteem and overall well-being.
Westhaven School believes and adheres to a learner-centred approach and we strive to provide an aspirational educational provision that goes beyond the National Curriculum. Our learners are afforded opportunities to build friendships, show and receive respect, feel valued, and be accepted for who they are whilst achieving a sense of belonging.
Westhaven School works closely with other organisations and external professionals to meet learners’ needs and develop their next steps. We ensure that our learners, staff, parents/carers, and Governors feel valued, inspired and prepared.
Arranging a visit to Westhaven School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email trudy.hudson@westhavenschool.org.uk.
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