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Learning Support Assistant
Position Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Term: Fixed Term until 31st August 2022
Hours: 30hrs per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.15pm, term time only
Pay Scale: Scale 3, Point 4 (range 4-5): £19,559 FTE pro rata (inclusive of outer fringe allowance - actual approx. £13,535 per annum)
Application closing date: Friday 3rd December, 2021
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY
De La Salle School is a caring and thriving oversubscribed fully comprehensive and inclusive 11-16 school with a committed and dedicated staff. The Governors are seeking to appoint x2 enthusiastic and caring Learning Support Assistants on a 1 year fixed term basis.
The post will involve working with and supporting children with a range of special educational needs. As a member of this team you will need to be flexible, adaptable and responsible. A knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice will be beneficial. There will be training opportunities and all staff are encouraged to continue their own learning, particularly in gaining qualifications relevant to their role.
De La Salle School is a Christian Community. It is inspired by the vision and example of St. John Baptist De La Salle. Each person is invited to become the person God intends him or her to be. They are expected to live a life of faith and love, following the example of Jesus Christ.
All members of this community are encouraged to grow in awareness of their own unique worth. They are encouraged to use their gifts in responsible and friendly co-operation with others. Within this environment, De La Salle offers a curriculum for children of all abilities.
Whilst the successful candidate is not required to be Catholic, you would be expected to support and follow the Catholic ethos of the school.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical check and references.