Job Description

We are looking for an SEN Learning Support Assistant as soon as possible to join our friendly school.

This post is for 22 hours (3 hours every morning, 1 ½ hours four afternoons a week and 1 hour one afternoon a week) to support a child with a Statement of Educational Need for hearing and visual impairment. This role will involve daily checking of the hearing aid, signing (Makaton or BSL), focused 1:1 and small group work, including phonics, resource preparation, checking understanding and developing self-help and independence skills through modelling and hover support.

Previous experience or a willingness to undergo training is desirable.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming atmosphere, enthusiastic and well-mannered children and a highly professional and committed staff
• SMT and Governors with a clear vision of long term aims and strategic planning
• A very well-resourced school
• A commitment to professional development
• A positive ethos where all can succeed

Newlands Spring Primary School Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further details please contact Mrs. Sarah Orley 01245 442031

Visits to the school are welcomed.

Closing date for applications :Monday 27th April2015

Please note that interviews will be held onThursday 30th April2015

Information about the School

Attain Academy Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture, or disability. You must be a UK resident, have the right to work in the UK, and be willing to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

Our Vision: Working together towards success for all

Attain Academy Partnership aims to provide an outstanding education for all children in all schools, relevant to the world in which they live. We would like all members of Attain to become:

• Ambitious, capable learners who are resilient and independent

• Enterprising, creative contributors who have a real love of learning

• Ethical, informed citizens who value differences and inclusively

• Healthy, confident individuals who contribute to a mutually supportive environment

We want to create a community of outstanding schools with the highest aspiration and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for all our learners:

• An unshakable belief in the intrinsic value of every individual within our community

• Exciting and creative climates for learning within a safe and supportive environment

• Sustainable collaboration and sharing of best practice

• Personal and professional development for all members of staff

• Accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships

We believe:

• That every pupil deserves a good education that enables them to be the best they can possibly be

• That every individual in our community of schools (our pupils, staff, families, carers and friends) is important and has something to contribute

• In building an exciting and creative climate for learning within a safe and supportive environment

• In working together and sharing best practice

• In ensuring the personal and professional development for all members of staff so that they have a rewarding and a fulfilling career within our community of schools

• In accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships

A copy of our child protection policy and practices, a copy of our policy on employing ex-offenders, the recruitment and selection policy statement which includes data protection information and privacy notice for applicants can be found on www.attain.essex.sch.uk.