Job Ref No. ECC2915-97S
Position Type: Teaching/Child Support
Pay Range: Scale 3 Point 5-6
Position Start Date: 10/03/2025
Contract Type: Part-time
Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 05/02/2025 Midnight
Date of Interviews: w/c 10th February 2025
Job Title: SEN 1:1 Learning Support Assistant - Westwood Academy
Contract: Fixed Term ending 31st August 2029
Hours per week: 26 hours per week (38 weeks - Term time only)
Scale: Scale 3 Points 5-6 (dependant on experience)
We are seeking an enthusiastic SEN 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team at Westwood Academy. The position will be working 1:1 with a reception child who has ASD. As a SEN 1:1 Learning Support Assistant, you will need to have experience of working with children with social/emotional needs and children who have ASD. Experience of supporting communication and interaction with children is desirable.
The successful candidate will be required to work 26 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 3:15pm (this includes an hour lunch break) and Fridays 9:30am to 12:00pm.
Requirements:
We would like to hear from you if you:
1. Are seeking a rewarding role.
2. Have a NVQ Level 2 in learning support or early years, or equivalent qualification or experience.
3. Have good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE grade A-C or Level 4 and above).
4. Have strong communication skills, positive behaviour management and can demonstrate positive handling.
5. Have flexibility to be able to adapt to a child's needs in the moment, demonstrate quick thinking and can establish trust and instil confidence.
6. Have experience working with children in a school.
7. Have experience of working with SEND children, particularly ASD (desirable).
8. Have the ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain composure in challenging situations whilst being patient and understanding.
9. Have the ability to build trusting and meaningful relationships with children who show heightened levels of emotional dysregulation and an ability to support a child in returning to a regulated state.
We can offer:
1. Engaged and enthusiastic pupils who are 'proud to belong' to our school and enjoy learning in a stimulating environment.
2. A forward thinking, proactive Trust that is dedicated to the success of its pupils and staff.
3. A dynamic and collaborative team of leadership who are dedicated and committed to the success of pupils and staff alike.
4. Access to ongoing training empowering you to grow and excel in your role.
5. An additional week's holiday in October resulting in a 2-week break during this term.
6. A comprehensive Employee Assistance programme available to all employees, providing you with the support you need whenever you need it.
Take the Next Step:
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the office team directly at 01702 559467, to schedule an appointment. We hope to meet you.
We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience as we reserve the right to close this job opportunity early.
Westwood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.
As part of the South Essex Academy Trust we are an equal opportunities employer.
How to apply:
If you would like to apply for this position, please click on the 'apply for this vacancy' button to complete our application form. Once completed please send to recruitment@seacademytrust.co.uk along with your Recruitment Monitoring Information form.
Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered.
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