What skills and experience we're looking for
The inclusion room is a study space for SEND students who are not attending a full curriculum. This allows them time to catch up with core subjects and other work, using both online and written resources. The successful candidate will support the learning and manage the behaviour of the students within the Learning Support inclusion room, ensuring high expectations are in place.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and committed to supporting those students who have additional needs. They will be able to relate to students in a calm, supportive and positive manner.
Experience is desirable but not essential, we are looking for people with energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude. Every day is different so we need people who are resilient and work well as part of a team.
The successful candidate will have / be:
• Appropriate level of Literacy and Numeracy skills, equivalent to level 2 or above
• Appropriate qualifications (LSA HLTA) or experience of supporting students in school
• Motivated to work with children and young people to ensure they are successful
• Commitment to, and belief in, the equal value of all students
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
• Proven work experience in administration
• Prior relevant experience of working in a school
• Database management
• Knowledge and understanding of the SEN Code of Practice
• Knowledge of external children and young people support services
• Experience of using SIMS (School’s Information Management System)
• Strong ICT skills, particularly with the Microsoft Office suite
• Appropriate level of data protection, security and confidentiality awareness
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Efficient and organised: independent and effective in time management
• Willing to be flexible and adaptable
• Good sense of humour
What the school offers its staff
• Employer Pension Contribution – Local Government Pension Scheme (Non-Teaching Staff)
• A commitment to the DfE Education Staff Wellbeing Charter
• Regular staff well-being activities and social events
• Free access to our sporting facilities (up to 6pm weekdays)
• Health Assured (Employee Assistance Programme) - a free confidential information, support, counselling and advice service available 24 hours a day
• Free flu jab organised through a local pharmacy
• A laptop is provided for every teacher and many non-teaching staff
• Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave and Pay
• Eye Care Vouchers for employees using a VDU
Further details about the role
The hours of duty are 8.15am to 3:10pm Monday to Friday with an unpaid break of 40 minutes each day. 38 weeks per year (term time only).
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.