SEN Learning Support Assistant

Thameside Primary School, Grays, Essex, RM17 6EF

4 days remaining to apply

Start date details
December 2024
Closing date
1 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 October 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £15,651.00 - £16,820.00 Annually (Actual)

SEN Learning Support Assistant job summary

Are you looking for that new and rewarding role in education?

A new opportunity has arisen, for a SEN Learning Support Assistant to join our successful team supporting students in the classroom environment, to assist student learning and improve educational outcomes.

We are seeking to appoint a SEN Learning Support Assistant who has experience, or an interest, in supporting children with special educational needs, such as autism. You will have a passion for working with pupils and assisting them on their journey. You will need to have an understanding of the subjects that you support the children in, be able to demonstrate a fair attitude and apply rules consistently. You will be resilient and have excellent de-escalation skills. The ideal candidate will be able to nurture supportive relationships and be able to demonstrate a practical, hands-on approach to supporting teaching. In addition to this, you will be required to assist the children during lunchtime.

Thameside Primary School are looking for an Inspiring and enthusiastic SEN Learning Support Assistant who is highly motivated, creative, fun and keen to progress their career. Thameside Primary School can support people with a degree to become a teacher.

The candidates will preferably have relevant NVQ qualifications or equivalent. They must have a good standard of English and Mathematics and basic computer skills. Previous experience is desirable.

Experience or interest in supporting pupils with a range of needs e.g. Asperger’s, Autism,
ADHD, speech and / or language difficulties, cerebral palsy
Experience of working with children with challenging behaviour
Knowledge of successful strategies to engage pupils with specific and significant needs
Flexible and adaptable with timetabling and the daily routines
Excellent communication skills
Ability to liaise with parents and relevant staff
Personal Care
Strong behaviour management skills

As part of the Osborne Cooperative Academy Trust, the school is proud of its inclusive ethos and the broad and enriched curriculum that it provides for all pupils. The supportive staff have high aspirations for the pupils and strive to make a difference in the lives of the children and their families. Our schools' ethos is based on the Co-operative values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and sharing a sense of collective responsibility for supporting each other.

We are an OFSTED rated GOOD school (Oct 2018), who are looking for dynamic and energetic team members. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate patience and show a commitment to supporting learners to improve educational outcomes. This role would be suited to someone enthusiastic, personable, empathetic and able to communicate effectively, whilst maintaining a calm and professional manner, under pressure. Previous experience would be an advantage but is not essential. We are looking for someone who is:

This position will involve:

Supporting pupils, to ensure they are engaged in learning activities
Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom
Acting as a role model, setting high expectations of conduct and promoting positive pupil behaviour, to create a safe and inclusive learning environment
Providing feedback to the classroom teacher on the pupil’s progress against lesson plans, the conduct of the lesson and keeping pupil-related records
Dealing with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school’s policies and procedures about health & safety, welfare and wellbeing and safeguarding
Providing additional support to the teachers in the classrooms
Establishing positive relationships with the pupils in lessons being covered

The successful candidate will be:

Passionate, creative, motivated and has a positive outlook
Able to support pupils with learning, emotional and behavioural difficulties
Committed to raising outcomes of all students
A great communicator with excellent organisational skills and a helpful attitude
Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
Dedicated to good classroom management
Care about the welfare and achievement of every child
Innovative and has a passion for improvement
Able to multi-task
Able to remain calm under pressure and remain positive
Able to follow safeguarding procedures and prioritise students’ welfare
Competent in Maths and English

Thameside Primary School and Nursery is a vibrant and diverse school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now, and in the future. The school is proud to be:

Friendly, caring and supportive school that has a one big team approach to workload
A strong, established & supportive SLT that creates a positive team environment
A place where pupils feel safe, happy, valued and respected
An inclusive school, where everyone works hard to ensure all pupils receive stimulating learning experiences, with high expectations for all children
A school that celebrates every child's individuality and success

Thameside Primary School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools’ Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.

What the school can offer:

Relocation package of up to £8,000 for new employees where applicable renting or buying a property
Two Week October Half-Term
Recognition of continuous service
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Excellent CPD opportunities
Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools
The support of an experienced family of schools
National Conditions of Service
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff
Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance

If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Ayshen Uluhan hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648944. As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.

Thameside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date: Friday 1st November 2024-Midday

Interview date: Friday 8th November 2024

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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.