Job Introduction
JOB/PERSON SUMMARY:
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and patient Learning Support Assistant to support children with additional needs across our schools. Previous experience working with children with additional needs is desirable.
WE ARE SEEKING A PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUAL WHO:
- Enjoys working with children, between 4 and 11 years old
- Is sympathetic to the needs of children
- Has patience and tolerance
- Is practical, energetic, enthusiastic and able to use initiative
- Is able to support the class teacher in the delivery of learning activities for individuals or groups of children
- Has an understanding of safeguarding
- Has a good sense of humour and can maintain a cheerful disposition
- Is adaptable and wants the best for every child
- Who believes in inclusion
WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- An opportunity to work with a committed, hardworking staff team
- An opportunity to work in a forward thinking, neurodiverse federated Infant and Junior School
- Talented, happy and friendly children with a thirst for learning and life
- Professional development opportunities relevant to the stage of your career
- Further CPD opportunities, training and development programmes and networking across the Jefferys Education Partnership and the Hamwic Education Trust
- Eligibility to join the Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free eye tests up to the value of £25 for users of VDU equipment and contribution up to the value of £60 towards the purchase of glasses specifically for the use of display screen equipment
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please view the job description and complete the application form which can be obtained from https://www.hollybrookschools.co.uk/vacancies/ and returned to hr@hollybrookschools.co.uk by Tuesday 26th November at 5.00pm.
SAFEGUARDING:
All schools with the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance 2023, we will undertake an online search of applicants.
THE JEFFERYS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
The Jefferys Education Partnership is part of an umbrella Trust called the Hamwic Education Trust. At the Hamwic Education Trust we offer unique opportunities for those individuals that excel in education.
We aim to deliver an outstanding education to our pupils and to do so we must employ outstanding people.
We offer a training pathway for all employees including teachers, support staff and our middle and senior leaders.
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