Learning Support Assistants (Oxford, Kidlington and Banbury bases)
Meadowbrook College, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 0PGThis job expired on 23 April 2021 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 April 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 March 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- G6 £20,493 - £22,627 pro rata (Actual £17,518 to £19,342)
Learning Support Assistants (Oxford, Kidlington and Banbury bases) job summary
Learning Support Assistant – Oxford, Kidlington & Banbury bases
G6 £20,493 - £22,627 pro rata (Actual £17,518 to £19,342)
Contract Term: Permanent, 37 hours p/wk, Term-time only + 5 days
September start or earlier
Are you a learning/behaviour support specialist with a real passion for your working with young people and looking for a new challenge?
Can you build positive relationships with young people and make a difference?
Are you enthusiastic, resilient and have a flexible approach.
Do you have the experience and passion to give the most vulnerable children and young people the best chance to succeed and thrive?
We are an Alternative Provision Academy based in Oxfordshire working with children from aged 5 to 16. We call our Learning Support Assistants ‘Mentors’ at Meadowbrook. They support our students to re-engage with their learning by helping them to overcome the difficulties that present as barriers to their learning and success in school. Learning Mentors may also be involved in supporting students with safeguarding issues by attending associated meetings; experience of or willingness to support at multi-agency meetings and linking with the family would be desirable.
You will be part of a passionate and dedicated team making a real difference to young people’s lives. We are looking for someone who has possesses a variety of special skills which can be used when working with young people and their families: eg. therapeutic mentoring; mental health first aid; safeguarding; managing challenging behaviour; academic support in the classroom.
This exciting and varied role will provide you with a wide range of experiences, including:
keyworking individual students
developing your skills in working with children with SEMH/ASD/Mental Health difficulties
supporting learning both in and out of the classroom
co-planning and supporting a variety of creative activities
We believe in a shared team ethos, working together using flexible and supportive approaches to develop students’ learning and behaviour. Meadowbrook staff have a ‘can do’ attitude that makes a real difference to the lives of our students; many of which have become disengaged with education and lost the confidence to achieve their full potential. We are always looking for creative and innovative ways forward and offer a variety of opportunities for ongoing professional development/training. Meadowbrook College is a welcoming, nurturing and stimulating environment to work in. If this role appeals to you please contact us to find out more.
Commitment to safeguarding
Meadowbrook College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff and volunteers are also expected to promote fundamental British values. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that require applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All cases are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed. On-line searches are carried out on those shortlisted
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About Meadowbrook College
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 16
- School size
- 8 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Meadowbrook College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- mrees@meadowbrookcollege.org
- Phone number
- 01865253198
Located across four sites in Oxfordshire: Oxford, Banbury, Kidlington and Abingdon, we are an Alternative Provision (AP) Academy that provides full and part-time education and support to over 150 aged 5-16 students who are excluded from, or are finding it difficult to fully access, their mainstream schools.
Arranging a visit to Meadowbrook College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mrees@meadowbrookcollege.org.
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