Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant Fixed Term to April 2021

At Holland Park School we aim to provide for both children and staff an environment in which all individuals are valued and which demonstrates the importance of wholeness and quality of life. Our Leaning Support Assistants are a vital part of our team and integral to the ongoing success of the school. We are looking for an excellent LSA for a fixed term period to help us to provide our SEN students with the encouragement to work and the opportunity to achieve their potential in their development.

30 hours per week (8.40 a.m. to 3.10 p.m. Monday to Friday)

38 working weeks (43.1 paid weeks)

Actual annual salary from £12,349

Start Date - To be confirmed

The role will involve:

· Working with individuals or small groups of children in collaboration with teaching staff;

· Proactively supporting students with activities designed to enhance numeracy and literacy;

· Supporting SEN students in gaining the ability to utilise IT in the classroom;

· Promoting positive behaviour, raising esteem and encouraging an aspirational culture;

· Working with SEN students to foster their development as independent learners.

In order to achieve this, you will need to have:

· A good standard of education (ideally Maths/English GCSE grade A* to C or equivalent);

· A commitment to high standards of achievement from students and yourself;

· Excellent organisational skills and competence in common IT applications;

· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to act on your own initiative;

· An enthusiastic, can-do attitude with a good sense of humour.

This is an exciting time to join our school. You will become part of an exceptional team. Training can be provided and ongoing professional development will be encouraged.

The full job description is attached, together with application forms and more information can be found on the school's website.

https://www.hollandparkprimary.org.uk/

Please email the completed application form, to: recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk or post to HR Team at The Sigma Trust, Tendring Education Centre, Jaywick Lane, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 8BE. Please do not hesitate to contact the Sigma Trust by email or on 01255 750913 should you require any further information regarding this position.

Closing date: 23rd September 2020 midday

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. A disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be sought for successful candidates.

Information about the School

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.