Learning Support Assistant - Stewards Academy

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT REQUIRED

Stewards are looking to appoint a highly motivated and contentious Learning Support Assistant to work in partnership with the class teacher(s) to support learning in line with the Curriculum, Codes of Practice, School Policies and Procedures. The successful candidate will provide efficient and effective tailored support for student(s) with SEND and commit to inclusivity and removing barriers to learning.

If you are enthusiastic and passionate with an interest in working with young people with a variety of Special Educational Needs in an exciting and nurturing environment, we want to hear from you.

Maths and English GCSEs (C grade or above) are preferred with a general knowledge of ICT.

28 hours, 45 minutes per week (start time 8:45am)

39 working weeks per year (44.7 paid weeks per year)

Salary: Scale 3 Point 5 - £16,113.52 pro rata per annum (including fringe allowance)

Closing date: Monday 3rd June 2024

Interviews: To be confirmed

'Stewards is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure Barring Service’.

The successful applicant will:

• Be able to work and support our children with SEND
• Be able to work 1:1 with specific children, carrying out specific tasks and prepare the learning environment and resources
• Liaise with the class teacher and Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion and supporting individuals and groups
• Show a genuine interest in our children’s wellbeing and build a positive and respectful rapport with all children.
• Have experience of working with children with SEND
• Have experience with using ICT

In return we can offer:

• Relevant and exciting professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to work in a friendly and diverse school community
• Amazing, friendly, enthusiastic children who engage positively with school life.
• A hard-working, motivated and engaged staff and governors.
• An attractive working environment with excellent facilities
• Well-resourced classrooms.
• A school that believes in staff wellbeing with an employee assistance programme and removing unnecessary barriers to being a successful practitioner
• A culture of support for all staff.