SEN Learning Support Assistant
Fairmead School, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4NZ10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 June 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
21 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: 34.50 working hours per week, 39 weeks per academic year
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £20,897 – £21,565
Pay scale
- LSA – Grade 15-14, Point. 4-6
What skills and experience we're looking for
1. Key Competencies
- Supports the values and ethos of the school
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Ability to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (Moderate to Complex Learning Difficulties)
- Empathy with all children
- Commitment to work as part of a class team
- Good IT skills
- Organisational skills
- Ability to work under instruction and use own initiative
- Demonstrate and is committed to the equality of opportunity for all pupils
2. Work and other Relevant Experience
Essential
- Experience of working and supporting children with Additional Learning /Special Educational Needs
- Experience in implementing IEP’s and contributing to pupil progress
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Supporting pupils in appropriately differentiated learning tasks
- Knowledge and understanding of Additional Learning and Special Educational Needs
- Commitment to the process of raising standards and pupil attainment
Desirable
- Previous LSA or similar post in a school / specialist setting
- Experience of working in secondary and primary settings
3. Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 or above
- Maths / English GCSE
- Attendance at specialist training courses
Desirable
- NVQ 3 or above
- Maths / English GCSE , Grade C or above
- STC
- Team Teach
- PECS
- TEACCH
- ASD / BESD
4. Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Good ICT skills
- Knowledge of National Curriculum/Functional Skills / P Scales Knowledge and understanding of National Curriculum/Functional Skills / P Scales
- Flexible approach to supporting pupils in their learning
- Knowledge of Child Protection procedures
- Understanding of SEN Issues
Desirable
- Health and Safety awareness
- Knowledge of differing teaching & learning styles
- Willingness to attend training
- County mini-bus training
- Numeracy / Literacy hour experience
- ICT qualification
What the school offers its staff
Enhanced Sickness pay
My staff shop
Staff Training
Local Government Pension Scheme
Further details about the role
Working hours: Monday - Friday 34.50 working hours per week for 39 weeks (Term Time only)
We are seeking to appoint outstanding Learning Support practitioners who are compassionate, dynamic and resourceful individuals to join our dedicated and hardworking team of skilful support staff to work across the whole school. A desired element to this role would be experience of supporting young people with Autism and moderate learning needs.
Commitment to safeguarding
We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all learners. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children and young people are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children and young people receive effective support, protection and justice.
All job applications must contain the disclosure of any spent convictions and cautions. The school will carry out pre-employment vetting procedures, which include an online search for shortlisted candidates and the successful outcome of an enhanced DBS
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to Recruitment@fairmeadschool.com
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Fairmead School
- School type
- Special school, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 150 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Fairmead School website
- Email address
- Recruitment@fairmeadschool.com
- Phone number
- 01935 421295
FAIRMEAD SCHOOL
Fairmead School is situated on the North Eastern outskirts of Yeovil, in the County of Somerset. It has a very wide catchment area taking in students from across South Somerset and into parts of Dorset. The school, which currently has 140+ students on role, caters for students with MLD and ASD, aged between four and sixteen years.
At Fairmead we seek to provide a friendly, caring environment for all our students to reach their potential through high quality teaching and learning that supports the development of life-long learning skills, self-esteem and which celebrates individual success. The school is committed to the philosophy of equal access to educational opportunities through an adapted National Curriculum that focuses on acquiring the most important knowledge and skills for life beyond Fairmead. The teaching and learning styles reflect the ethos expected by the Governors and staff in promoting a calm and co-operative atmosphere for work.
As a staff team and as a school community our core responsibility is to prepare all young people for aspirational, successful and independent futures. It is upon this solid foundation that we have constructed a curriculum that enables young people to take responsibility, show empathy and respect, develop confidence, and empowers them to realise a strong vision for their own futures. Fairmead School seeks to create a happy and supporting environment for all students and staff that encourages everyone to recognise and strive to achieve their full potential.
As a community, we promote mutual respect and consideration of everyone and therefore have high and consistent expectations of all who belong to, or are connected with the school. We celebrate difference and encourage young people to explore and embrace their own identity as they prepare for their future adult lives within a diverse community.
Arranging a visit to Fairmead School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Recruitment@fairmeadschool.com.
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