Job Introduction

Learning Support Assistant  

Here at Fareham Academy we have high aspirations and expectations for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. We aim to supply provision to ensure all students achieve their best, have high self-esteem and are able to successfully transition into adulthood. We strive to put in place reasonable adjustments so that students with special educational needs and/or disabilities can be equally included in school life.

Fareham Academy is one of only two schools in Hampshire that are specialists in supporting Hearing Impaired Students and has a specialist state of the art Hearing Impaired Unit. Our ethos at Fareham Academy is one of inclusion and we are totally committed to ensuring that all of our Hearing-Impaired students reach their full academic potential. We feel this can only fully be achieved through integration into mainstream classes.

Programmes of study are tailored to meet the individual student’s needs, so while some students need Sign Language Support, other students may occasionally work one-to-one or in small groups, allowing for quieter conditions and thus enabling a greater focused attention on language skills. Time for conversation is also incorporated into the day and communication and receptive skills are encouraged. During class, students are supported by a specialist team of Learning Support Assistants and Communication Support Assistants, each employed with background knowledge in specific subjects. The role of all of the HIRA team can take many forms depending on individual student’s needs. They are there to ensure assignments or instructions in class have been clearly understood and to monitor the student’s level of understanding and progress.

Due to increasing numbers an opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and flexible individual to join our team that provide learning support to students with Special Educational Needs.  Our learning support team work under a Lead LSA supporting the following areas: cognition & learning, SEMH and communication and interaction.   

Your Opportunity

The position is to add capacity due to increasing student numbers.  The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:

•          The ability to relate well with children and adults

•      Good numeracy/literacy skills educated to GCSE level standard or equivalent with passes including English & Maths at Grade C or above.

•          A good understanding of child development and learning

•          Experience of working or caring for children

We offer staff a secure, supportive environment with excellent professional development. If you have the vision and drive for excellence and want to enhance the learning & continued success of our students, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who:

•          Believes in young people

•          Ensures students succeed and are challenged to achieve their potential.

•          Enjoys working as part of a team

•          Sets high expectations of themselves and their students.

•          Is committed to providing access for students to a range of opportunities

•          Is able to forge positive relationships with students

In return we will offer you:

• A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement
• A Staff Well-Being Programme
• Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and are proud of their learning environment
• Opportunities for further professional development
• A caring and supportive working environment within a vibrant school community
• A personalised CPD programme suited to staff requirements
• Access to a network of schools to support personal and professional development
• A fully paid Private Health Care Programme

For more information regarding the post please visit our website www.fareham-academy.co.uk/vacancies or email Mrs Payne on g.payne@fareham-academy.co.uk 

Interview Date: Monday 16 December 2024

Safer Recruitment

Fareham Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. In line with our commitments to safeguarding.