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Learning Support Assistant to work term-time and including non-pupil days. (39 weeks).
22.5 hours per week - Hours 9.00am to 1.30pm
Lyons Hall Primary School is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to co-educate a small group of children within our rainbow provision with SEND in the mornings.
You will need to work alongside the Class Teacher, SENCo and family to provide effective and nurturing support, guidance and enhance the personal development of our pupils.
You will be required to carry out a personalised curriculum, necessary intervientions and offer lunchtime support for the children. Training from relevant stakeholders will be provided.
The ideal candidate will:
have a good understanding of Safeguarding and Welfare.
be able to communicate effectively and build good relationships with children, families and colleagues.
have proven experience of supporting children with SEND in a mainstream setting.
be able to take direction from a range of stakeholders and be adaptable in your approach.
have a genuine passion for working with children with additional needs and the commitment that children are the centre of everything you do.
Be inclusive.
It would be beneficial to have some knowledge of TPP (Trauma Perceptive Practice).
In line with recommended practice in the statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education", the school will conduct searches for information onshortlisted candidateswhich is publicly available on-line. The purpose is limited:
· to identify issues which call into question the applicant's suitability to work with children.
· to verify employment history.
Only information related for the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.
Learning Pathways reserves the right to close the recruitment process early.
Information about the School
Lyons Hall Primary school is a popular and successful Braintree school. It is the first school of the Learning Pathways Academy Trust which also includes Braiswick Primary in Colchester and White Hall Academy in Clacton-On-Sea.
The Learning Pathways Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references, including one from their most recent employer. All appointments are made subject to rigorous pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
In line with recommended practice in the statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education", the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The purpose is limited:
· to identify issues which call into question the applicant's suitability to work with children.
· to verify employment history.
Only information related for the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.
The school reserves the right to close the vacancy early.