Job Description

Are you passionate about providing the best possible education for all children? Are you passionate about inclusion? Then this could be the role for you!

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and hardworking learning support assistant to support children with high needs Autism Spectrum Conditions within a small group, and on a 1:1 basis in class support.

In addition to your role in class, you will be expected to:

· Work alongside the class teacher to plan and prepare or adapt resources for key children.

· Work alongside external agencies, and apply any advice in to classroom practice (e.g the Educational Psychologist or Speech and Language Therapist)

· Attend meetings such as 'One Plans' and annual reviews.

· Support pupils at lunch, carry out break duties.

· Carry out any duties as directed by the class teacher, Head of Learning Support or Head Teacher as required.

The school is committed to Safeguarding and all appointments will be subject to receipt of all relevant checks and a clear DBS.

Essential knowledge and experience:

Recent experience of working closely to support pupils with complex needs, specifically those with ASC.

Experience of devising/following personalised curriculum plans for individuals, including following specialist programmes of support such as OT programmes, physiotherapy and speech and language.

Experience of supporting pupils to communicate and socialise with others.
A good standard of English and Maths (to GCSE level)
Relevant knowledge of Safeguarding procedures and why these are important
Experience of working with parents to support a pupil
Clearly enjoys being with children and supporting them to achieve their best
Ability to work independently using own initiative
Physically fit due to physical demands of post
Patience, empathy and understanding
Able to work well as part of team
Accepting of advice and direction with a willingness to act upon this
Flexible and adaptable
Respectful of confidentiality
Ensures high standards in behaviour and pupil learning. Working in accordance with school policies
Willing to attend training and a commitment to professional development

Desirable
Child Care or LSA qualifications to NVQ level 2 or above
First aid certificates

Training and understanding of the key principles of Trauma Perceptive Practice.

MAPAS training/PI training

Information about the School

“The Alderton Family: Belong, Aspire, Achieve. Securing Strong Futures Together.”

Welcome to our school! The Alderton Junior School is a 2 form entry Junior School for pupils between the ages of 7 to 11 years. We are a forward-thinking school, working in collaboration with 15 other local schools as part of the Epping Forest Schools Multi-Academy Trust. We share our site with The Alderton Infant School, with whom we share our values and work very closely. We are situated in Loughton, Essex, close to transport links into Central London but with the countryside, community feel of the Epping Forest Area.

Our vision is clear, to provide pupils with an exceptional education that is inclusive and challenging for all learners and provides wider opportunities for all. We are the Alderton family and nurture every individual so that everyone who joins our family feels that they are safe and that they belong. We instil in our pupils our school values and we believe strongly in the power of hope, compassion, kindness, collaboration and belonging. We provide our pupils with exciting learning opportunities that enhance their academic as well as social and physical development so that they are confident, independent and ready for the next stages of their education.

Visits to the school are encouraged. Candidates should contact the school to discuss arrangements for an appointment. Candidates are also encouraged to review the information on our website. For further information please visit our website www.aldertonjunior.co.uk or contact office@ajs.efspt.org.

We are part of The Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust of fifteen Primary and one Special School all based in the Epping Forest District. Along with our SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training), School Improvement Team, Well-being Service and Resourced Provisions based in three of our schools, we are a leading educational organisation in Epping Forest.

EFSPT was formed in 2018 from a consortium of schools that had worked together for over 20 years, and are committed to collaborative working to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children and school communities. The schools maintain their identities but work in a highly collaborative manner supported by a small but very experienced Central Team.

Our Mission is to provide an exceptional education that is inclusive and challenging for all and which provides wider opportunities for the children within the EFSPT to flourish.

EFSPT is committed to Trauma Perceptive Practice; the Essex approach to understanding behaviour and supporting emotional well-being. Being trauma-perceptive means that through our values, policies and practice, we are able to effectively support the children, families and communities in our Trust, creating spaces of belonging and safety that enable everyone to flourish, become resilient and learn.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding our schools’ communities. The appointment will therefore be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

West Essex SCITT is an outstanding provider of Initial Teacher Training. We currently have student finance or self funded postgraduate trainee teacher vacancies available to start in September 2024 across all of our 16 primary schools.

Please visit the below website for further information;

https://www.westessexscitt.co.uk/