Are you looking for a term time role? Do you have the passion and skills to work with children with SEN, helping them to develop their full potential? Your opportunity We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Learning Support Assistant to play a key role in supporting the class teacher and the SENCo in the teaching and welfare of children with learning and physical needs. You would be both helping to support a specific child with their learning needs as well as working as a class Teaching Assistant. You will work under the guidance of the class teacher and the SENCo. Experience of with working with children with additional learning needs would be a benefit. What we are looking for We require the successful candidate to: Be able to develop positive relationships with young children Be able to develop an understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the child you are supporting Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team Be a confident and clear communicator with parents Be flexible with regard to other classroom work Have experience of working with children with additional learning needs Join the GLF Schools Community As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team. ● A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils ● Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness ● 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England ● We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity ● Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education GLF Schools Employment Offer GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish ● Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme ● Flexible working options ● Generous holiday allowance ● Work life and family friendly policies ● Employee wellbeing initiatives ● Access to a staff benefits portal ● Community and collaboration working model Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information. The Details Working hours: 31.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (full time, term time plus inset). This is a fixed term contract until the end of the academic year. Salary: Associate 2 Salary range: FTE £21,544 Pro Rata: £16,088.69 for 31.25 hours. Closing Date for Applications: 25th October 2024 Interview Date: w/c 4th November Visits to the school from potential candidates are welcomed. Please contact the school office if you would like to make an appointment to visit the school.