Job Description
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Hours 17.5 hours per week 8.30am-12.pm daily, term time only
Band 2 (starting point determined by experience)
Required January 2015 (earlier start may be available)
We are looking for a calm and dedicated LSA to support a young child with autism. If you have a passion for working with children with SEN and are looking for an amazing opportunity to broaden your skills and experiences, working in an outstanding school, please read on.
The successful candidate will need to be able to follow a detailed activity plan, and be prepared to undertake and implement specific training for behaviour management. Physical fitness is important. We are seeking someone who works well as part of a team and is resilient in the face of challenge. Full training and support will be given.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged; please contact the school office to arrange this.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory medical checks, references and enhanced DBS clearance.
Information about the School
Oaklands Infant School is a happy, popular school, set in small but beautiful grounds in Old Moulsham, Chelmsford. All members of the school community are committed to doing the best for the children entrusted to our care, placing the happiness and well-being of each individual child at the heart of everything we do.
Oaklands Infant School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.