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Job Vacancy: Special Educational Needs Learning Support Assistant
We wish to appoint an ambitious and dynamic Learning Support Assistant (SEND) to work 1:1 with a pupil in Key Stage 2 with Autism. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join us, where you can make a real and lasting difference.
We are looking for a candidate with the passion and commitment to help drive our school to become good in all areas. You will join a strong and supportive team of staff who are committed to providing the best possible learning opportunities for its children and staff. Candidates must be committed and passionate about improving the life chances of every child.
Ideal candidate will:
· have a track record of being an excellent practitioner
understand what good support is and how this looks in practice
· be an excellent communicator and team player, with the ability to lead, motivate, enthuse and support others
· have skills/ experience of working in partnership with other LSA's and teachers
· be firm, kind, patient, consistent and approachable
· be friendly - ready to join in and engage with learning with the children
· ideally have experience of supporting an individual child with specific needs in class, small groups and in 1:1 situations
Position: Learning Support Assistant (Special Educational Needs)
Salary: £15,507- £16,481 pa, pro rata (Band 2 point 11 to 14)
Hours: 30 hours per week - 8.50-3.20 (30 minutes break)
Start Date: April 18th 2017
Fixed- term contract: Until 31/08/2020 (or time pupil is at the school)
Closing date: Friday 24th February 2017
Interviews: Week commencing 6th March
Information about the School
Chigwell Primary Academy is part of the REAch2 Academy Trust school is situated in the historic village of Chigwell in Essex and benefits greatly from its semi-rural location.
At Chigwell Primary Academy we believe that all members of the school community must treat each other with respect, develop an understanding of our responsibilities and develop resilience so that we can all be active learners and reach our full potential.
At Chigwell Primary Academy we achieve this by behaving in a positive way and encouraging others, developing an ethos where all members feel safe, secure and have the highest expectations.
We are a caring employer who invests in the future of our employees, as only through their excellence can we deliver excellence for the children and families whom we serve. To see more information about the school, please visit our website Chigwell Primary Academy
As a member of the REAch2 Trust, a national family of primary academies, Chigwell Primary Academy is committed to raising standards and achieving excellent for all pupils whatever their background or circumstance. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike. Chigwell Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory written references.
What did Ofsted say? (October 2023) Chigwell Primary Academy remains a good school.
Pupils enjoy coming to this school. They are proud to show their values of ‘respect, responsibility and resilience’. The school playground is a happy place.
Pupils look after each other. Older pupils look forward to, and enjoy, helping the younger pupils through their roles as play leaders.
Pupils behave well and work hard during their lessons.
The school and the trust have high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils strive to reach these high expectations.
Pupils are very respectful of differences. They understand the importance of treating others with respect. They enjoy learning about the diversity of cultures across the world. Pupils especially like learning about the different world religions.
The school has designed a curriculum that is ambitious for all pupils.
The school provides useful and precise information on how best to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
The wider development of pupils is a priority for both the school and the trust. Enriching the curriculum is important to leaders at all levels. There are many opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests.