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SEN Learning Support Assistant (Foundation stage)
Part Time (30 hours per week)
Pay Range: LSA Band 2 (11-14) (Actual Salary- £12,062.81 - £12,550.26)
Inspire their Remarkable with us
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated SEN Learning Support Assistant to join our team and provide one to one support.
The successful candidate will need to hold at least NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualifications, have had experience of working with children with autism and of leading small group interventions. Knowledge of the Foundation Stage would be desired.
The successful Candidate will be:
- Resilient and positive, showing initiative and flexibility
- Be able to work as part of a team under the direction of the class teacher
- Confident with supporting a child with accessing KS1.
- Firm and consistent but fun
- Approachable, patient and understanding
- Have a good sense of humour
The successful candidate will:
- Display an awareness of sensory needs and a willingness to lead a sensory circuit.
- Have knowledge of supporting a child with limited verbal communication through visuals and other strategies. Initial training to support the implementation of PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) can be arranged.
- Attend the speech and language therapy sessions and carry out the recommendations within the setting.
- Have the skills to engage the child through the child's own interests and to facilitate social interactions with peers.
For further information about this role, and to find out more about the level of support, please telephone our Senco, Jo Lowdell.
Plumberow Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Plumberow Primary Academy is a large, three form entry, primary academy in Hockley.
During our recent (June 2018) inspection Ofsted graded Plumberow Good in all areas. Attainment is high and the academy is proud of the outstanding behaviour of its learners.
We passionately believe that every child can discover their own remarkable life. It's what motivates us around here. We know this vision requires something extra. Which is why at AET, you'll find more. More opportunities, so you can forge your own path. More care and support, so you can prioritise what matters most. More purpose, for you and for the children we're inspiring.
We offer:
- More training and development, so you can get better at what you do - Varied and stretching continuous professional development opportunities.
- More support for you and your loved ones - A health cash plan, employee loans and savings scheme, discounted gym membership and employee assistance programme.
- More technology so you can make more impact - G Suite for Education embedded throughout. Collaborative cloud technology gives you access to the latest tools, when and where it suits you. More tech enabled classrooms mean less time spent on admin.
- More reward - A generous and flexible Local Government Pension scheme for support staff.
- More possibilities - To inspire children to find their remarkable.
Closing date: Friday 3 July 2020.
Start Date: September 2020
Interview- Week commencing Monday 15 July 2020.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. Come inspire their remarkable with us, apply today:
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.
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Information about the School
Plumberow Primary Academy is a very large 3 form Academy with approximately 650 pupils on roll. We have facilities that we are proud of, including two halls, a spacious ICT suite, a large field, a designated cooking room, a well maintained library and an outdoor swimming pool. Teaching areas are both safe and well maintained, providing a stimulating working environment for the pupils.
We aim to provide a happy, safe, and caring community, where everyone is encouraged and supported to achieve their goals.
The teachers and support staff form a very strong team and work closely with the Governing Body and Academies Enterprise Trust to promote high standards throughout Plumberow. Parental involvement is largely encouraged through a well established induction policy for new entrants and an open door policy. A large number of parents provide invaluable voluntary support in classes throughout the academy and there is a well established PTA, which provides a programme of fundraising activities throughout the year.
The academy teaches a broad and balanced curriculum which is enriched by a wide range of extra curricular activities. There is a very strong emphasis on sport and music within the academy and academy teams compete very successfully in a wide range of inter-school sports activities.