We are delighted to be working along side Nottingham City Council to build and provide a new SEND provision here at The Fernwood School. As such we are looking to appoint a dedicated learning support assistant to work alongside our established Study Support Team teaching within the new provision.

About this Role

The postholder will support the teacher and students to plan and deliver a personalised, alternative curriculum focusing on early years/KS1 outcomes, adapted for secondary aged students. They will work closely with the SENDCO, Teaching staff, external agencies, and the study support team to ensure the student’s needs are met through high-quality lesson. The role requires an experience  learning support assistant with SEND knowledge and experience to use a range of multi-sensory, play based and structured approaches to teach a small group of students with varying needs. Please see the attached full job description for the complete list of duties and responsibilities. 

The Fernwood School has a long‑standing tradition of excellence and an ambitious vision for the continued growth of its curriculum and high quality teaching and learning. Our well‑established Study Support Faculty works collaboratively with teachers across the curriculum to support the delivery of carefully sequenced, thoughtfully planned lessons that are underpinned by current research and high‑quality teaching and learning strategies. 

The Study Support staff work tirelessly to ensure that all SEND students are supported to achieve their full potential across the curriculum. For students who are unable to access our mainstream curriculum there is a comprehensive and bespoke Nurture curriculum in place which is taught by subject specialists. Building on this further, creating a bespoke curriculum for a targeted group of students who are working significantly below their peers and have a diagnosis of Autism.

Fernwood is a large 11-16 School, enjoying an excellent reputation for high standards of achievement and behaviour. We offer a school with:

• An ethos of ‘High Achievement with Care and Discipline for All’
• A wonderful group of students who behave well and have high aspirations
• Staff and Trustees that are professional and enjoy working together for the benefit of the young people we serve
• An Ofsted outstanding judgement
• A strong Progress 8 and Attainment 8 score
• Access to 24 hours a day confidential employee assistance programme
• Subsidised yoga classes
• Cycle to work scheme

The Trustees and staff are committed to continuous improvement and welcome applications from candidates with drive and determination to work in an environment that inspires and challenges students of all abilities and from all backgrounds.

The Fernwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services check along with other relevant employment checks.  In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a Self-Disclosure is required for all applicants shortlisted for interview.  Online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants as part of due diligence checks.

Please submit your completed application explaining how your skills, qualities and experience would enable you to be successful in the role to the Headteacher, Mr. C Gell via My New Term.