Job Description

A vacancy has arisen at the school for a learning support assistant whose roll will be to support the new nurture group that will be opening in the school in September. The post is term time only 34 hours a week, 8.30 - 4.00 Monday to Thursday; 8.30 -3.00 Friday (30 min break included) and for a fixed term of a year in the first instance.

The applicant should be prepared to work withstudents who exhibit extremely challenging behaviour, have a commitment to the education and welfare of the pupils and have a fair and professional approach to adhering to School Policies. You will need to be resilient, empathetic and caring whilst concurrently setting safe boundaries for acceptable behaviour. We would welcome applications from those who have experience of working in a nurturing environment

Please contact the school office for more information and to arrange a visit to view the school prior to formal application which is essential.

Information about the School

Ramsden Hall Academy is a Residential Special School for male students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) based in Ramsden Heath, Billericay, Essex.

The Academy was judged Good at its recent Ofsted inspections and is part of the Parallel Learning Trust, a Multi Academy Trust and DfE approved sponsor.

The Academy works with up to 100 secondary-age and Year 6 male students who have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) for Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) issues offering a residential provision.

The Academy aims to support all students with their specific needs and barriers to learning to enable them to reach their full potential both academically and in terms of managing their behaviour. This is achieved by providing high quality teaching and learning and by using assessment, engagement and developing educational programmes. The Academy works actively with students and their families to ensure positive outcomes for all.

Focused attention is paid to the student’s individual needs through an integrated therapeutic approach to the curriculum. The Academy works with families to put in place aspirational targets for all learners and always celebrate the achievements of students to reinforce their success and achievement.

Any of the students demonstrating the skills and attainment required to successfully reintegrate into a mainstream school will be supported in the transition. Families will also receive support and guidance on how to best work with the school to help ensure their child is successful. The Academy aims for all students to enter further education, training or employment on exit from the Academy.

Our site is both attractive and well equipped in all areas of the curriculum and is well resourced. The school is situated with 14 acres of land in Ramsden Heath, near Billericay.