Job Description
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We have an exciting opportunity at our Enhanced Provision at Spring Meadow Primary School & 'School House' Nursery known as The Harbour. The Harbour provides Social, Emotional and Mental Health support for children in Harwich who currently find the pressures of a busy classroom a little too challenging.
We are a small team, and we are looking for a highly motivated, empathetic and resilient Learning Support Assistant who has recent experience of working with children with special education needs, in particular SEMH. The SEMH Provision Learning Assistants works alongside our Head of Provision and Provision Leader to deliver a personalised curriculum for each child.
This role will provide a year's maternity cover for a member of the team.
The hours of work will be 8.45am to 3.15pm Monday to Friday, term time only (plus INSET days).
The successful candidate will:
- Be passionate about working children with additional needs and determined to make a difference to the lives of these children
- Be resilient and prepared to take every day, every hour as a fresh start
- Have recent experience in developing social and self-regulation skills in primary aged children, with a solid understanding of issues surrounding SEMH and ASD and the challenges this brings for those children
- Have an understanding of Trauma Perceptive Practice
- Have an understanding of attachment difficulties and the effects this can have on an individual
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to be part of the ongoing development of this provision which has a real impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable children in our local community
- A commitment to your ongoing professional development
- A knowledgeable, welcoming and supportive team who are focused on providing the very best support for every child
- The chance to be part of a school where staff wellbeing takes a high priority
We positively encourage visits to our school prior to application. Visits can be arranged by contacting theharbour@springmeadow.essex.sch.uk or telephoning us on 07300 215494
Please take care to complete the application in full, explaining clearly how you have the understanding and experience detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Spring Meadow Primary School and 'School House' Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.
Information about the School
Spring Meadow Primary School and 'School House' Nursery is a successful and oversubscribed community school located in the heart of the seaside town of Harwich. We pride ourselves on the way in which we balance the highest expectations for all of our children within an environment that nurtures and supports all members of our community.