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Position Type: Learning Support Assistant
Employment Type: Full-time (will consider part time applications)
Pay Range: £12,300 - £13,400
Hours / Weeks: 30.50 Hours per week - 39 weeks per year
This advert will close as soon as we receive sufficient applications with the level of criteria required as set in the job and person specifications:
Job Description
Harlow Fields is a very successful special school providing for children and young people between the ages of 3 to 19 with Severe and Complex Learning Difficulties.
We are looking to appoint a number of Learning Support Assistants to work in partnership with class teachers to support pupils' learning in line with codes of practice and school policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be required to attend to pupils' personal needs, helping with social, welfare, care and health matters, which may include toileting, dressing, feeding and mobility.
Previous experience of working with children with special educational needs is whilst not essential, is preferable.
Our ideal candidate will work well as part of a team, be patient, tolerant, understanding and most importantly enjoy working with children. This is a School for children with special needs and some children display challenging behaviour.
Visits to our school are encouraged and welcomed. Please call the school office to arrange a visit on 01279 423670.
Harlow Fields School and College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Information about the School
Harlow Fields School and College is an all age special school for pupils with severe, moderate and complex needs. We are an inclusive, vibrant learning environment offering high quality education and care for all.