Loughborough Amherst School are seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to provide support for individuals with additional needs in the Senior School.
This role is part-time, term time only for 35 hours per week to be worked over 5 working days, Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 16:00 hrs.
The right candidate will:
* Be a team-player with a positive attitude, and someone who enjoys working with young people.
* Work under the direct instruction of the SENCO, Assistant SENCo and senior staff
* Have previous experience of supporting young people in a secondary education setting and/or significant experience of working with people with Autism
* Be able to provide support in an understated manner, promoting both academic and social independence
* Support both in class, and in a 1:1 or small group setting
* Have flexible, responsive approach
* Be hard working, resilient and reliable
* Be caring, patient and supportive
* Be willing to undertake Exam Invigilation training and support the SENCo and Exams Officer during internal and external exams with pupils with access arrangements
As this role is dependent upon external funding, it is offered on a fixed term basis until 31 August 2025. The fixed period contract is subject to:
* The current period of the funding agreement from the County, and the pupil with EHCP that you support remains within the school.
To apply please complete the online application form. The application form must be completed as fully as possible providing details of all education and employment history as well as two referees. If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact HR; recruitment@lsf.org
You are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found.