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SEN Learning Support Assistant

More than one location, Glf Schools

This job expired on 19 June 2024 – see similar jobs

Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
19 June 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
31 May 2024

Job details

Job role: Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: Hours of work: 33.5hrs a week term time Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8.30am – 3.30pm Wed 8.30am – 4.30pm
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £17,247 ( Full time £21,544)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Kilnwood Vale School are looking for a Learning Assistant to join our school. With a particular interest in supporting children with SEMH and the THRIVE approach, you could be supporting a child on a 1:1 basis, working with a small cohort of children, or a class teacher in a class of up to 30 children. Ideally you will be an experienced Learning Assistant looking to broaden your skills, but whatever your level of experience, please use the supporting statement on the application form to show us how you match the skills we need and what you can bring to the role.

Your opportunity:

Our Learning Assistants really are valued members of our team and are expected to support the education and progress of either an assigned child who needs additional support with their learning, or in a more generalist role within a classroom.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our growing, diverse and welcoming primary school. Our schools have a passion for and, understanding of, what effective learning is and we help to inspire our pupils to be the best they can be. In return for your hard work we can offer excellent CPD opportunities and the support of a strong collaborative team.

What we are looking for:

Someone to assist in preparing the classroom, receiving children and clearing away
Help with planning activities and preparing materials to help the child access the curriculum
To support the children in class, group and individual activities, indoors and outdoors.
Assist in monitoring the child's progress, assessing achievement and recording results and observations, sharing outcomes with the class teacher
A can do approach and flexibility
Knowledge of SEND and supporting pupils with additional needs, is desirable
A confident and clear communicator with parents.
An excellent role model to children, colleagues and parents, exemplifying our core principle of kindness
A positive, open-minded professional actively supportive of the ethos, vision and values of the school
A member of the team who can build strong relationships with parents, children and staff

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

What the school offers its staff

About Kilnwood Vale School and Nursery

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Kilnwood Vale our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team
A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible working options
Generous holiday allowance
Work life and family friendly policies
Employee wellbeing initiatives
Access to a staff benefits portal
Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details:

Start Date: September 2024

Actual Salary: £17,247 ( Full time £21,544)

Hours of work: 33.5hrs a week term time

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8.30am – 3.30pm Wed 8.30am – 4.30pm

Closing Date: 19 June 2024

Interview date: TBA

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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