Job Description

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT REQUIRED

SEN support [specialised ASD, Asperger's or ADHD]

Salary: Local Government Payscale, Band 3, within the Range 8-16, depending upon experience £15,174 - £19,219 pro rata per annum, actual salary £11,027.51 - £13,966.79 per annum

Contract Type: 31.25 hours per week, term time plus inset days

Contract Term: Permanent

Place of Work: GLC: Lansdowne Primary Academy

Start Date: 04 September 2017

Lansdowne Primary Academy is part of the larger Gateway Learning Community (GLC): a partnership between one secondary and four primary schools located within Tilbury and Chadwell in the borough of Thurrock to the east of London committed to working together to achieve the highest educational standards for the whole community.

We are looking to appoint a strong, enthusiastic, committed and creative Learning Support Assistant to work within our learning base, 31.25 hours a week. Successful candidates will be required to support the education of students with a diagnosis of ASD, Asperger's or ADHD who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning in a mainstream setting. You will be required to work flexibly taking direction from the class teachers and SENCo in adapting and planning activities to take students' learning forward.

Candidates must be able to carry out and write up necessary observations to inform and evaluate the child's needs. They must be experienced classroom practitioners proactive in dealing with students and identifying groups or individuals who may be falling behind in their learning.

Candidates must be able to use their own initiative and will have the following:

 good standard of education; Maths and English GCSE grades A - C, or equivalent;

 can provide excellent classroom support in literacy, numeracy and behavioural needs;

 good organisation and inter-personal skills;

 good knowledge of ICT;

 be committed to high achievement from students and themselves;

 use specialist knowledge or experience to support students' learning.

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Please email debbie.wright@theglc.org.uk for an application pack.

Applications should be submitted by 12 noon on 20 July 2017

Interviews to be held on 24 July 2017

At Lansdowne Primary Academy, Lansdowne Road, Tilbury, Essex RM18 7QB

The Gateway Learning Community is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures the appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.

Information about the School

Lansdowne Primary Academy Lansdowne Road Tilbury Essex RM18 7QB 01375 487200

Head of School: Dan George NOR 690