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Northfleet School for Girls is a vibrant and caring school with a great community feel. Over recent years we have been growing rapidly (54% increase in student roll since 2017) and we believe this is down to the following key areas:
1. A real passion to develop the whole student as well as achieve excellent academic progress
2. A dedicated staffing team who really care and a clear commitment by leaders to staff wellbeing
3. Great student behaviour and engagement, allowing staff and students to flourish
Learning Support Assistant
We are seeking Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support a variety of class teachers in ensuring access to the curriculum for a range of pupils including those with a full range of additional needs.
Responsibilities will include supporting the needs of identified students and other groups to overcome barriers in learning both inside and outside of the school. The post holder will work under the guidance of our LSA Leader and be part of a team of support for students with specific needs and who require adaptations to allow full engagement with education.
This is a permanent post is for 34.25 hours per week (5 days) and term time only (39 weeks per year). The working pattern is 08:30 - 16:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:30 - 15:15 on Friday. We are also interested in hearing from candidates who are looking for part-time hours.
Why work at our school?
4. Excellent student behaviour and engagement, allowing teachers to deliver the best possible learning
5. A clear commitment to staff wellbeing through our wellbeing charter, including workload reviews, wellbeing meeting slots, paid staff social organiser, wellbeing spaces and free use of our professional fitness suite
6. Opportunity to be involved in a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including clubs, trips, DofE, Forest School and the Northfleet Community Farm
7. Outstanding facilities, including our community farm, fitness suite, recording studio, expansive library, new MUGA and professional performing arts spaces.
8. Very strong use of IT across the school including 1-1 laptop scheme and interactive touchscreens in all classrooms.
9. Performance management reviews take place annually in September with the opportunity for a performance related pay increase once an employee is eligible i.e. has been employed long enough for evidence to be provided
Northfleet School for Girls and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check. For any candidate who is shortlisted, an online search will be conducted in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 statutory guidance.
We reserve the right to withdraw this advert before the published closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed before.