Herschel Grammar School is a mixed, selective school graded ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. We are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible Learning Support Assistant to support EHCP pupils with visual impairment and the wider SEND cohort.
A successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist in the whole planning cycle and preparation of resources and support young people in class.
We aim to appoint individuals who:
* have good practical skills and an attention to detail;
* are approachable, caring but firm;
* are able to work with teachers and students in a calm way;
* good standard of literacy and numeracy;
* have good ICT skills;
* are energetic, creative and hands on in all they do;
* can work collaboratively in a team;
* can recognise the success in students, others and themselves as the first building block to improvement;
* are extremely flexible and can cope with change;
* have an openness to training and personal development.
We are a forward-thinking dynamic learning community with an exceptional and special ethos. If you are committed to securing only the very best for young people and want to join a highly supportive team of colleagues who are on a rapid and successful school improvement journey, then we would be interested in meeting with you and discussing this position further.
12 hours a week | Term time including INSET days
Days and times to be discussed
Information on this post and an application form (CVs will not be considered) can be downloaded on and e-mailed to hpa@herschel.slough.sch.uk
Informal discussions and visits to the school are welcome.
Closing date: 6 January 2025 We reserve the right to appoint before the deadline for an exceptional candidate
Herschel Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. CVs are not acceptable.