Salary: Scale R3 12 – 18: £23,419.78 - £24,985.09 per annum (FTE £27,350 - £29,178)
Location: Grafham Grange School, Bramley. Guildford
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, Term Time only (8.30am – 4.15pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am – 4.00pm Friday with 30-minute unpaid break).
Grafham Grange School is a special school for 70 students aged 10 to 16 with social, emotional and mental health as their primary identified need. It is situated in 42 acres of beautiful Surrey countryside in Bramley offering significant opportunities for outdoor learning.
The school offers a curriculum that covers academic and practical subjects allowing all students to find their talents and strengths whilst focusing on the skills they need to build better futures. The bespoke approach to learning means students grow in self-confidence and are prepared to take their next steps in their lives after school.
Grafham Grange are totally committed to providing life chances and opportunities for all their students. To find out more about us visit our websiteWe are looking to recruit Learning Support Assistants to support students both within and outside the classroom either within a teaching group or on a 1:1 basis. It is desirable, but not essential, that you have experience of working with students with SEMH and associated complex learning difficulties, but we also welcome applications from inexperienced candidates and will provide thorough training for all new colleagues.
The school is extremely well supported in its continual drive for excellence through its Governing Body and OHCAT. The school is committed to CPD across its staff teams.
Applicants must have their own transport due to the rural location of the school.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.
Grafham Grange is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our websiteFor an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Recruitment Business Partner, Molly King to arrange a time to speak.
To apply for this role, please click ‘Fast Apply’, you will then be directed to a ‘Login’ page, once signed in please complete and submit the Application Form.Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role. Failure to show evidence will result in your application not being shortlisted for interview.
Please note that CV applications will not be considered.
Closing Date: 6th January 2025
Interviews will take place on: TBC