Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Up to 25 hours per week - 43.7 weeks (term time + 1 week Inset days + annual leave)

08:10am - 2:10pm daily

£11,263 per annum (£10.31 per hour)

As a result of staff changes, we are seeking to appoint Learning Support Assistants to join our established team. The role is to provide assistance in the support and inclusion of children with special education needs in the classroom and school-wide activities across the key stages.

It is an exciting time to be joining our Learning Support area, as its provision is expanding and the facilities are being further enhanced to provide an even higher quality learning environment for our learners.

This role will be ideal for those wishing to progress a career in the education sector and support their current studies and/or those wishing for a work/life balance. Work patterns of 5 days a week or 2 day a week job share will be considered, therefore, please indicate on your letter of application.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Successful experience working with young people either in a school or educational environment;
Educated to Level 2 (GCSE) or equivalent qualification /experience
Ability to establish rapport and to maintain respectful and trusting relationships
The ability to overcome barriers to learning with young people by implementing school policies, procedures and identified support mechanisms
Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
A passion to improve learning and work collaboratively with teaching staff to aid the progress of all students and develop their confidence
Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines
A good understanding of Health and Safety, safeguarding and child protection
A commitment to equality and diversity and inclusion

In return the successful candidate can expect:

A comprehensive tailored induction programme
A mentor / 'buddy' scheme
An extensive support programme, including a system of twilights
Commitment to continuing professional development.

Early applications are welcome.

Closing Date: Midday on Wednesday 6 July 2022

Interviews: week commencing 11 July 2022

To apply, please visit the school website www.kes.essex.sch.uk and complete the 'Quick Apply' application and submit, together with a copy of your CV and a covering letter.

We look forward to hearing from you.

The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.

Information about the School

The King Edmund School is a high performing school with specialist status for Business, Enterprise and Applied Learning. The school has 1600 students, including over 200 in the Sixth Form.

The school prides itself on its excellent facilities, state of the art technology and innovative and progressive curriculum at all levels and across all key stages.

Students are well cared for and given every opportunity to shine. Extra curricular opportunities are varied and numerous.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.