Concordia Academy wish to appoint a Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant .The Learning Support Assistant role is vital to the school and involves supporting children with a variety of needs including Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP’s). We are particularly interested in speaking to individuals who have a background in Speech and Language, ADHD, SEMH and Autism.

SEND Learning Support Assistants are an important valued member of the teaching team. As well as working directly with the children’s teacher, the LSA is encouraged to use his/her own initiative and skills to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for the children.  

 In particular, successful applicants should have:  

·                  At least one years experience of working with SEND children in the primary age range  

·                  Experience of working with children in a friendly, busy environment  

·                  An understanding of children with SEND needs  

·                  Level 2 qualification in play work/childcare   

·                  Paediatric first aid qualification (desirable)  

·                  Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures  

·                  Have a sympathetic understanding of the emotional, social and intellectual needs of children with special educational needs  

·                  Motivated to work with children with special educational needs and to inspire confidence in them  

You should:  

·                  Be calm, patient and have good listening skills 

·                  Have the ability to build effective relationships with students, parents and other staff  

·                  Be reliable, trustworthy, discreet and able to maintain confidentiality 

·                  The ability to relate in a firm and friendly way with a wide range of personalities 

·                  The ability to use initiative  

·                  Be willing to undertake direction and guidance  

·                  Have a good understanding of behaviour management strategies  

·                  Be able to work as part of a team

For further information about the role come and visit our school!  To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office.  School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity. 

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