SEND Learning Support Assistant
Thorpedene Primary School, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9NPThis job expired on 30 November 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
30 November 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 November 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
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- 30 Hours a week
Contract type
- Maternity or parental leave cover - Ends August 2023
Pay scale
- Level 4 points 6-7
What skills and experience we're looking for
Thorpedene Primary & Nursery School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring, and flexible person to work within our team, with particular responsibility for children with SEND. We are looking for someone to work alongside the teacher to provide support predominantly on a one-toone basis. The successful candidate will have experience of working with children who have SEND. Successful candidates will: • Have the knowledge and skills to support a child's anxiety, behaviour, and academic needs. • Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well to children, parents, and other professionals. • Be determined to develop children's learning, encouraging them to achieve their best. • Be organised and efficient to set up systems to support learning and well-being. • Be an effective team-player. Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) and Thorpedene Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our support team. The successful applicant will be based across all Key Stages, and a strong passion is required. The successful applicant must be highly dependable, empathetic, and have a professional outlook. There is a need to have excellent behaviour management abilities, to remain calm in difficult situations, as well as to be diplomatic, relatable, personable, and compassionate.
What the school offers its staff
Thorpedene Primary & Nursery School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring, and flexible person to work within our team, with particular responsibility for children with SEND. We are looking for someone to work alongside the teacher to provide support predominantly on a one-toone basis. The successful candidate will have experience of working with children who have SEND. Successful candidates will: • Have the knowledge and skills to support a child's anxiety, behaviour, and academic needs. • Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well to children, parents, and other professionals. • Be determined to develop children's learning, encouraging them to achieve their best. • Be organised and efficient to set up systems to support learning and well-being. • Be an effective team-player. Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) and Thorpedene Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our support team. The successful applicant will be based across all Key Stages, and a strong passion is required. The successful applicant must be highly dependable, empathetic, and have a professional outlook. There is a need to have excellent behaviour management abilities, to remain calm in difficult situations, as well as to be diplomatic, relatable, personable, and compassionate.
Commitment to safeguarding
SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references.
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About Thorpedene Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 536 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Thorpedene Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@thorpedene.secat.co.uk
At Thorpedene we strive to provide a welcoming, friendly and happy learning environment for all our children. This is achieved through our hardworking whole school community including parents, Governors, Trustees and our dedicated team of staff and not forgetting the vital part – our children! We work collaboratively with a clear focus on our school vision and values.
Our aim at Thorpedene is to provide a purposeful, well-balanced curriculum which stimulates learning, encouraging reflective children to have the independence and self-confidence to live and learn, now and in the future.
We are determined to ensure that every child who attends Thorpedene continues to succeed in a supportive learning environment based on the school core values of Achieving, Caring, Respecting with Confidence. We know that children learn better when they are happy. Here at Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery we continue to put the best interests of every child at the heart of our school and ensure that every child is nurtured and challenged to achieve their true potential and pursue their dreams.
We are proud to be a part of the Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) along with Bournes Green Infant School, Bournes Green Junior School, Hinguar Primary School, Richmond Avenue Primary School and Shoeburyness High School.
Arranging a visit to Thorpedene Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@thorpedene.secat.co.uk.
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