Lead Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Harwich & Dovercourt High School

Job Title: Lead Learning Support Assistant

Pay Range: Actual annual salary from £13,472 - £14,297

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding individual to provide support for SEND students, and the school, in order to raise standards of achievement for all pupils, to encourage pupils to become independent learners, to ensure their safety and welfare and support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

· To work with individual pupils and groups, under the direction of the SENCo, including the provision of alternative curriculum pathways in order to raise achievement for SEND students.

· To contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities, including One Planning as part of the APDR cycle, for individuals and groups, liaising with and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues

· To act as coordinator to other teaching assistants

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

We're looking for you if you have:

· Experience of working with children in a similar position

· Is adaptable, receptive to new ideas and willing to adjust to new demands and circumstances

· Has ability to liaise confidently with students and staff, and understands when information must be passed onto Line Manager

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Harwich & Dovercourt High School?

We can offer you:

· A Competitive Salary

· Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish

· Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

· Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership at selected local gyms

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please complete an application form, available from The Sigma Trust/this website and return it to recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk .

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV's and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.

Closing date: Midnight, Thursday 21st October 2021

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 and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

Information about the School

Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a vibrant, caring school serving the community. Every student is welcomed, challenged and supported to achieve their full potential and every student has opportunities and experiences to ensure their schooling is fulfilling and enjoyable.

At Harwich and Dovercourt High School we believe in partnerships between students, staff and the home. We believe in responsibility, ambition and commitment, where no challenge is too great and where great futures are nurtured.

Our goal is for every student to be proud of their efforts and achievement and for every parent and carer to be proud of their child, school and community. Our pledge is to work tirelessly in the pursuit of excellence.

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.