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Specialist Learning Support Assistant for Children and Young people with Sensory Impairment, including hearing & visual
Salary Scale: Band B - Range 7 to 12
Actual Salary Range: £15,117 to £16,686
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 8.15am - 3.15pm, term time only (37 weeks)
Required from April 2021
One Year Fixed Term
The Thurrock Sensory Service is looking for a Specialist Learning Support Assistant to join our successful team based at St Clere's School.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and flexible Specialist Learning Support Assistant to work with young people with a vision and/or hearing impairment. This post is based in the Sensory Service Resource base for Key Stage 3 and 4 students at St Clere's School, however you may be required to work across the primary and secondary age range.
Primarily you will provide learning support for pupils with hearing impairment ensuring their inclusion in the classroom and on the playground / sports field. You will also carry out small group intervention sessions within the Resource Base, under the guidance of a Specialist teacher and may be asked to carry specialist equipment for students if necessary.
Experience is desirable, however candidates with a willingness to undertake training will be considered as on the job training and the potential for professional training and development is available. BSL Level 2 preferred.
If you wish to be considered, application forms are available from our website www.st-cleres.thurrock.sch.uk or alternatively please request an application form from:
Contact details: Marie Poole - HR Officer
Tel: 01375 648962
m.poole.scs@osborne.coop
Closing date: 11/04/2021
Interview dates: tba
Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS, medical clearance and satisfactory references.
Information about the School
St Clere’s Secondary School is located on the edge of Stanford-le-hope, surrounded by a large expanse of fields needed for a vast array of sports activities. We have a stunning range of facilities including a drama studio, Apple-Mac suites, Science labs, a Sports Pavilion, well-stocked library with research and quiet study spaces. We encourage our pupils to engage, be inquisitive and able to succeed in all their academic and personal endeavours. We also offer specialist provisions for both deaf and visually impaired students.