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LSA - Alternative Resource Provision

Brooklands Middle School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3PF

This job expired on 13 December 2024 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  January/February 2025

• Closing date

  13 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 December 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,577.00 Annually (Actual)

LSA - Alternative Resource Provision job summary

Brooklands School have an exciting opportunity for an experienced LSA to join the support team in our new Alternative Resource Provision for pupils with Autism. This provision provides education to 12 primary aged pupils with a diagnosis of autism and has been commissioned by Central Bedfordshire to support with the increased number of middle school aged children with an EHC plan stating Autism as the main special education need.

Although housed in a separate building the provision will be part of the mainstream school and, where appropriate, children will join the main school for learning and activities.

This role is ideal for a compassionate individual who is committed to supporting the education and emotional development of pupils who have Autism who can demonstrate challenging behaviours and sensory difficulties and can become overwhelmed. The successful candidate will work closely with a team of professionals to create a nurturing and inclusive environment to enable children and young people with Autism to thrive.

Successful candidates will be expected to carry out detailed observations of pupils and to work 2-1 and in small groups in the provision as well as supporting our pupils in the main school when they join for specific learning opportunities. They will be expected to demonstrate and help implement Autism specific strategies.

At Brooklands we put children, their families and our staff at the heart of all we do. We have a genuine open-door policy and work in partnership with our families to provide the very best education, care, guidance and support for all.

We are fully invested in the professional development of all our staff. We are an extremely supportive team where staff well-being and workload are considered and important to us. Staff tell us that they feel valued and listened to at Brooklands

Visits to the school are welcome from prospective candidates. If a visit is required please contact the school office and we will do our best to accommodate you.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including and enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

VAT No 124796787

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 Brooklands Middle School

• School type: Academy, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Middle
• School size: 601 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Brooklands Middle School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brooklands-middle-school-leighton-buzzard (opens in new tab)

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