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Learning Support Tutor

Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, Grays, Essex, RM16 6SA

This job expired on 12 October 2022 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  12 October 2022 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 September 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: £15,070.71 actual salary (38 weeks per year, 31 hours per week)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 2 SCP 3 (Outer London): £21,783 FTE
• Additional allowances:

  Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits

Learning Support Tutor job summary

Inspire and transform learning with us at Harris Academy Chafford Hundred . We are currently looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to attend topupils' personal needs and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical hygiene and welfare matters.

Main Areas of Responsibility

As Learning Support Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Attending to the pupil's personal needs and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical hygiene and welfare matters
• Working with the class teacher and Inclusion Manager to support the implementation of person centred planning and targets for SEND pupils
• Liaising with appropriate external SEND or health professionals to ensure that advice on provision for individual SEND pupils is effectively implemented
• Supervising and support SEND pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
• Establishing good relationships with all pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
• Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

As part of making reasonable adjustments for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, it will sometimes be necessary to direct LSAs to support pupil's intimate care needs in line with the academy Intimate Care Policy and to maintain the pupils health, safety and personal dignity.

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualifications to GCSE Level standard or equivalent
• Knowledge and understanding of pupils with social and emotional difficulties that may impact upon their behaviour
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of Microsoft software
• Some knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

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About Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1491 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Harris Academy Chafford Hundred website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: info@harrischaffordhundred.org.uk
• Phone number: 01375 484 580
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harris-academy-chafford-hundred (opens in new tab)

Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Is a school for the future. We are highly ambitious and want every student to thrive at school, both academically and personally. We constantly strive to offer the very best educational experience so that our students are prepared for successful futures.

We invest in professional development for our staff and advocate lifelong learning. Our students are wonderful and we work hard to foster excellent relationships between staff and students, creating a nurturing but focused atmosphere.

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