Job Ref No. ECC0-233S
Position Type: Teaching/Child Support
Pay Range: Band A Point 1-6
Position Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Part-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 23/01/2025 Midday
Date of Interviews: w/c 27th January 2025
Salary: £20,324.97 - £21,754.67 actual salary per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break
Weeks: 38 weeks per year, term time plus inset days
Start Date: February 2025
Are you looking for that next step into a role that could offer you entry into the exciting and rewarding world of teaching and SEND support?
A new opportunity has arisen for an additional Learning Support Assistant to join our successful team supporting students in the classroom environment. Thames Park Secondary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring, committed and flexible Learning Support Assistant to support student learning, educational outcomes and assist pupils that have Special Educational Needs.
Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to supporting the right candidates who have a keen interest in entering a teacher-training programme or someone seeking career development. This could be a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a degree looking to gain school-based experience ahead of entering a teacher training programme.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate patience and show a commitment to supporting learners to improve educational outcomes. This role would be suited to someone enthusiastic, personable, empathetic and able to communicate effectively while maintaining a calm and professional manner under pressure. Previous experience would be an advantage but is not essential.
Responsibilities:
1. Supporting pupils to ensure they are engaged in learning activities
2. Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom
3. Acting as a role model, setting high expectations of conduct and promoting positive pupil behaviour to create a safe and inclusive learning environment
4. Providing feedback to the classroom teacher on the pupil's progress against lesson plans, the conduct of the lesson and keeping pupil-related records
5. Dealing with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school's policies and procedures about health & safety, welfare and wellbeing and safeguarding
6. Providing additional support to the teachers in the classrooms
7. Establishing positive relationships with the pupils in lessons being covered
Qualifications:
1. The ability to support pupils with learning, emotional and behavioural difficulties
2. Excellent written skills with the ability to multi-task
3. Excellent communication skills, with a positive and helpful attitude
4. The ability to remain calm under pressure and remain positive
5. The ability to follow safeguarding procedures and prioritise students' welfare
Thames Park Secondary School aims to provide an outstanding education for all its students. We have a strong focus on digital education running throughout our curriculum and are passionate about making our learning both exciting and memorable.
If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Ayshen Uluhan at hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648 944. As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.
Thames Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form; CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via My New Term: Education Job Search | Find Teaching, Leadership & School Support Jobs
Closing date: Thursday 23rd January 2025 - Midday
Interview date: w/c 27th January 2025
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