Specialist Learning Support Assistant for pupils with a vision impairment

Job Description

Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School

Copeland Road, Stanford Le Hope, Essex, SS17 0DF

Wishes to appoint a

Specialist Learning Support Assistant for pupils with a vision impairment

Fixed term contract until 31st August 2022

Salary: Band B Point 7 - 12

(£15,460.13 - £17,063.64 per annum)

32 hours 30 minutes per week

08:30am - 3:30pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break

38 weeks of the year - term time plus inset days

Start Date: ASAP

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational Specialist Learning Support Assistant for pupils with a vision impairment to take on a crucial role within our school.

Are you:

· Passionate and have a positive approach to disability

· Able to empathise with and enjoy working with young people

· Able to work within a team

· A person with good listening and communication skills

Duties include working with pupils with a vision impairment in class and individually, and the preparation and adaption of materials for access to learning. Training will be available for specialist systems and equipment, experience of working with children with visual impairment is desirable. The successful candidate will require Grade C at GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English. On the job training will be offered and the potential for professional training is available.

We offer the opportunity of working in a school with:

· Friendly and enthusiastic pupils

· A supportive and dedicated team

· Recognition of continuous service

· Automatic enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme

· Continuous Professional Development

· Access to EAP

Applications forms are available via Essex School Jobs, or the School and Trust website. Alternatively please contact:

Contact details: hr@osborne.coop, 01375 648901

Closing date: Tuesday7th December 2021, Midday

Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.