Monday - Friday 8.45am - 3.45pm - 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 6 inset daysWe are seeking Learning Support Assistants to join our growing team. LSAs work in a class team and support small groups and individual children to help them achieve defined progression targets. They contribute to meeting pupil’s needs and achievement of their EHCP outcomes.The role would particularly suit candidates with some experience of working with pupils with severe learning disabilities (SLD), profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and autistic spectrum condition (ASC).
The successful candidate will have:a passion to make a difference to children's lives
practical experience of working with children in some way
good communication, problem-solving and teamwork skillsthe ability to work flexibly with all ages and a range of SEND needs
the ability to follow instructions and to work under own initiative
About our school
Two Bridges Academy will be a new provision for pupils with severe learning disabilities (SLD) or profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), some who may also have ASD. Learning will be holistic, creative and engaging, designed to bring out the best in every pupil and support them to:
Actively participate in learning and achieve challenging learning goals
Develop communication and interaction skills
Become as independent as they can possibly be
Understand how to maintain their own wellbeing
Demonstrate positive behaviour
We are part of Enable Trust. Please visit their website for more details about our exciting vision of promoting the special school voice within the system and raising standards for pupils with learning difficulties.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and generous pension scheme
A well-equipped and resourced academy, in a bespoke new building
Small class sizes
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Excellent training, development and career progression opportunities
Being part of a strong and supportive team in a nurturing and vibrant environment
Interviews will be held on:
Thursday 30th January 2025 Application process:
Applications are made via Eteach. The supporting statement section of the application must explain how you meet each requirement of the Person Specification using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience from employment, education, or during career breaks. The supporting statement must be not more than 1000 words. Additional information to help you:
Structure your supporting statement clearly, eg. you may want to lay out your statement in the same order as the criteria in the Person Specification, explaining how your skills and experience match the requirements.
Avoid just stating that you can do the tasks. Where possible, provide examples which demonstrate that you have the skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications required. Include any outcomes, impact, or lessons learned.
If you do not have the exact experience asked for, be honest about this and explain how you think your other skills are relevant or how you could address this gap.
You may use examples from voluntary work or social activities, if relevant.
Keep your application honest and supported by evidence. At the same time do not be afraid of selling yourself, even if this feels unnatural. Use positive language and write in the first person
Explain any gaps in your employment history. For example tell us if you took a career break because of caring responsibilities e.g. 'I took a nine-month career break to look after my elderly father who has dementia'. We recognise that people have varied career patterns.
Write succinctly and remember to check your spelling and grammar.