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Learning Support Worker

Meadowbrook College, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 0PG

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• Start date details

  February/March 2022

• Closing date

  27 January 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 January 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support, cover supervisor or tutor
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - This exciting and varied role will provide you with a wide range of experiences: ● key working 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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: G6 Pt 08 - 13 £19,469 to £21,325 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Experience of working with children and or young people in either youth work or school settings (primary and secondary aged)
• Knowledge of basic computer functions and word processing
• Understand the importance of positive role modelling
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people, their parents and work closely with individuals and organisations
  
• Ability to resolve problems fairly and without prejudice and recognise discrimination in its many forms
  
• Ability to work as a team member with a structured, organised approach to work
  
• Ability to employ strategies to improve a young person’s self-esteem and self-worth through a co-ordinated programme
  
• Committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the welfare of children and young people
  
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above)
  
• Current driving licence, business insurance and willingness to use own car to transport students
  

What the school offers its staff

We are an Alternative Provision Academy based in Oxfordshire working with children from aged 5 to 16. Our Learning Support team work alongside 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 Support Coaches 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.

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

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About Meadowbrook College

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 16
• School size: 15 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Meadowbrook College website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: chughes@meadowbrookcollege.org
• Phone number: 01865253198
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/meadowbrook-college-oxford (opens in new tab)

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 chughes@meadowbrookcollege.org.

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