Smithdon High School, part of West Norfolk Academies Trust are seeking to appoint high quality and proactive learning support assistants to join their dedicated and friendly team. Taking the lead within the school to address the needs of named pupil/pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning. To manage the provision of support for students with special educational needs and contribute to termly and annual reviews. To advocate on behalf of named pupil/ pupils, implementing the strategies and advice included in the pupils Education, Health and Care Plan or Learning Profile.
If you are someone who believes that all pupils regardless of their personal circumstances can excel and you have the ability to enrich the educational experiences, set high expectations, motivate and inspire, then this job is for you.
You will need to have good communication and interpersonal skills, high expectations and a real commitment to achieving the very highest of standards.
You must be able to help keep pupils engaged and on track during each lesson and have strong behavioural management skills.
Roles available
30.5 hours/week, 39 weeks/year (term time only)
8.30-3.30 Mon, 8.30 -3 Tues- Fri
19 hours/week, 39 weeks/year (term time plus 1 week)
Flexible hours for suitable candidate
Start date ASAP
For a, person specification and application form please see the attached documents.
Visits or an informal discussion are welcome.
West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the post holder will share this responsibility, therefore appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check with barred list. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.