What skills and experience we're looking for
We are excited to invite applications for the role of SEN 1:1 Learning Support Assistant at our school, where we wish to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to support children with additional needs. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the continued progress, care, and welfare of our pupils.
This position requires a Level 2 qualification, reflecting our commitment to high standards in education. The role is for26.25 hours per week, during term time only, from 8.45am to 3.15 pm (Monday to Friday). This may also include lunch cover. It is important to note that this fixed term contract is directly linked to the requirements and funding of the EHCP held by the pupil(s) you will be supporting.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and possess the necessary qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Come and be part of our dedicated team!
You need to be:
• flexible in your approach to school life
• able to support all our children to become curious, successful learners who believe in themselves
• committed to upholding the ethos of the school
• self-reflective and proactive
• committed to ensuring the very best for all our children in all aspects of their education and well-being
• a team player with a great sense of humour!
Selection Procedure:
After the application deadline has passed, the following steps will take place:
• Screening & pre-selection of candidates
• References and background check, including online checks, for shortlisted candidates
• Interview
• Decision
• Job offer and contract
Please visit us to discover what a special place Monksmead is. We look forward to meeting you.
The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to employment references.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• a real opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children in our community
• a caring and supportive working environment
• a highly motivated and dedicated team of staff, governors and parents who are committed to building on the many strengths of the school
Further details about the role
Interview Date: 10th March 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.