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£14,368 - £15,279 (26.5 hpw term time only) + Pension Scheme (LGPS), Healthcare package & additional Lift School Benefits.
26.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 8.55am - 3.10pm), 39 weeks per year (term time only),
Permanent, Part Time
Immediate Start
Pioneer 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 have purpose built facilities and an opportunity has arisen to join our team in this exciting environment.
We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work in partnership with class teachers to support the pupils' learning in line with codes of practice and school policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be required to support learning, attend to pupils' personal needs as required, helping with social, welfare, care and health matters, which may include toileting, dressing, feeding and mobility.
Ideally we are looking for a candidate with previous experience of working with children with special educational needs but this role would also suit a candidate who is looking to get SEN classroom experience.
All shortlisted candidates will be required to take a basic numeracy & literacy test.
At Pioneer we have a modern and inspiring learning environment, complemented with a wide and varied range of resources to enhance the learning experience for all. We have a holistic approach to meeting the needs of our pupils to enable them to experience and achieve success.
We work closely and collaboratively with families and other professionals which supports our pupils to reach their full potential and prepare them for life beyond school.
Our aim is to ensure our students are excited about coming to school and love learning. We want them to be motivated and challenged. Most of all, we want all our students to know they can be successful and feel proud of their achievements.
School visits are welcome, to arrange please contact Cathy Duff, School Operations Manager on 01268 243300
Closing date: 17th October 2024
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
Your career elevated:
At Lift Schools we are committed to your professional growth, development and wellbeing. Enjoy:
- Comprehensive training:Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
- Generous benefits:From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks:Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can't wait to hear from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Information about the School
Lift Pioneer was formerly two separate schools – Elmbrook School and Moat House School, both based in Church Road Basildon.
Elmbrook School catered for pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties and pupils with complex learning difficulties aged 3 – 19 and Moat House School catered for pupils with moderate learning difficulties aged 5 – 16.
The two schools amalgamated in September 2003 to form Pioneer School, initially operating across two campuses.
In January 2009, after years of fundraising and planning, the school moved into its current purpose-built premises. This was followed in September 2011 by the opening of a new wing, funded by the Building Schools for the Future programme. These developments provided state-of-the-art facilities designed to support a broad and ambitious curriculum, with specialist spaces for therapy, life skills and vocational learning.
In June 2012, the school became part of Lift Schools, joining a national family of schools committed to delivering an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.