Hours: 31 hours per week, term time only, Monday – Friday
Contract: Permanent (dependent on successful probationary period)We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support the inclusion of identified children with additional educational needs as part of the designated team within the school.We require motivated and enthusiastic people who can work positively and effectively as part of a team and support individuals with complex barriers to learning and behaviour that can present as challenges. The successful candidates must have: • Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of working with children
• Good literacy and maths skills
• Good ICT skills
• Excellent and effective communication skills
• Ability to work flexibly within a team and motivate students
• Demonstrate a positive attitude
• Resilience, motivation and resilience under pressure.Applications must be completed in full. Only complete applications will be considered and CVs will not be accepted under any circumstances. Westhaven School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to DBS Barred List and Enhanced DBS Disclosure checks and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates. You can find our safeguarding policy on our school website. For further information please contact Mrs Trudy Hudson, PA to Headteacher.