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Learning Support Assistant Level 3

Job Introduction

Learning Support Assistant Level 3 Grade D Actual Salary: £19,759 to £22,027 (FTE £27,779 to £30,564)

Full Time - 30 hours per week over 5 days term time *plus one week

*additional week’s hours used for after school training Tuesday and Wednesday

Required as soon as possible

We are seeking two appoint two dedicated and skilled Learning Support Assistants (LSA 3) to join our dynamic and nurturing team at Heathfield School. Our schools are committed to providing inclusive, personalised education for pupils with complex needs, with a strong emphasis on communication, emotional wellbeing, and independence.

These posts afford the successful candidate the opportunity to work in the only special school federation in Hampshire. Our two schools, situated next door to each other, cater for the full age range and a wide breadth of needs, including moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties.

Our strapline is, ‘a family of learning’ and we are committed as a community to have our wonderful pupils and students at the heart of our federation. We offer a fun, stimulating and creative environment in which all individuals are valued for their contribution, and we strive for our pupils and students to be as independent as they can be.

We are looking for practitioners who:

has proven experience of leading classes in the absence of the teacher, including directing the class team of LSAs;
has proven experience of supporting pupils with ASD and a range of communication needs, including non-verbal and alternative communication methods (e.g. PECS, Makaton, AAC);
has knowledge of communication strategies and sensory integration approaches;
can work closely with teachers and therapists to deliver tailored learning experiences;
can promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and social interaction;
can contribute to a safe, stimulating and respectful learning environment
has a calm and consistent approach;
is able to motivate and inspire children’s learning;
is flexible and creative, and willing to adapt the learning environment;
will support children with personal care.

For further details and an application form, please visit our federation website at www.federationheathfieldstfrancis.co.uk. Visits to the federation are warmly welcomed, please call 01329 512804 to arrange. Completed application forms should be emailed to adminoffice@heathfield.hants.sch.uk .

Safer Recruitment

We 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.

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