At Ripplevale School, we are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and resilient Learning Support Assistant at our Upper School in Ripple, Deal for our Secondary pupils. If you are passionate about working with children with ASD, then this role is for you.
The post is Monday to Friday 8.30 – 3.45, term time only, plus 70 inset hours which presently includes Tuesday early evening twilight sessions. Full and part-time applications are welcome.
Our pupils cover a wide range of academic abilities. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be supporting pupils with autism in all areas of the curriculum under the guidance of the class teacher.
We encourage visits to our schools and would love for you to come and meet our wonderful children and staff and see us in action. Should you wish to take up this opportunity, please email Human Resources.
Shortlisted candidates may be observed working with the children as part of the selection process.
Safeguarding
Ripplevale School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to:
1. Have an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. The successful candidate, as per KCSIE, will also be subjected to an online search undertaken, which is also considered for all shortlisted candidates.
2. Ensure you are aware of all Ripplevale School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies and abide by those policies (names and points of contact for all relevant agencies can be found in the policies).
3. Participate in all Child Protection & Safeguarding training as required by the school.
4. Immediately report any incidents of a Safeguarding and Child Protection nature.
5. Be aware that failure by a member of staff to report actual or suspected physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect of a pupil is a disciplinary offence.
Please note: This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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