We are looking to appoint a creative, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join the SEND department.  The successful candidate would be expected to have the knowledge and skills to support students with a variety of specific needs,  including the delivery of targeted intervention outside of the classroom.  You will be suitably qualified with experience of working with children in one of the four areas of SEND, and reporting to the Assistant Principal/SENDCO.

The successful candidate must have:-

• Experience of working in an educational provision and ideally relevant qualifications in Learning Support.
• A calm, understanding and friendly personality.
• The ability to manage behaviour and help students focus on any given task, encouraging students to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• The willingness to work flexibly and constructively as part of a team, providing day to day classroom support to the children and assisting with student behaviour as and if required in a supportive manner.
• The ability to establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs.
• The capability to work with teachers and the SENDCo to ensure progress and development.
• Applicants must have a GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent qualification.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children will be reflected throughout the process and the successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and an online screening check.