Prince Avenue Academy & Nursery (PAAN) are delighted to offer you the chance to apply to come and work in our wonderful school as an LSA. The position will focus on providing support to children with SEND as well as providing general classroom support so experience of working with children with specific learning needs is desirable. We are a welcoming school with well-behaved, motivated pupils who are enthusiastic about their learning. You will have the opportunity to join a strong and supportive team who are committed to providing the best possible learning opportunities for our pupils and professional development for all our staff.

The individual will:  

• Work with individuals or small groups of children with SEND under the direction of teaching staff  

• Demonstrate competence in implementing planned learning activities / teaching programmes as agreed with colleagues, adjusting activities according to pupil's response  

• Be able to support pupils with literacy and numeracy skills  

• Promote the inclusion of children with SEND both within the classroom and during non class-based learning, ensuring access to learning through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources  

• Help children with social, welfare and health matters  

• Be resilient and positive, showing initiative and flexibility to have excellent inter-personal and communication skills.  

We can offer:  

• engaged and enthusiastic pupils who are proud to be part of PAAN  

• a friendly, caring and supportive team  

• a strong commitment to your continuing professional development and personal well-being  

• a responsive and involved leadership team  

• a forward-thinking, proactive Trust that is dedicated to the success of its pupils and staff  

Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery  is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All postholders working in our schools will be considered to work in Regulated Activity and will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance all shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches that may include social media. For further information please contact HR@seeat.org

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of suitable applications have been received. Early application is therefore strongly encouraged.

We can facilitate a walk round, if this is something you would like please contact Debbie Day on  01702 311411