St Nicholas School is an Academy Special School, situated in Southend-on-Sea, which is part of the SEN Trust Southend. The school offers a quality, inclusive education for secondary aged students (11-16).  Our students all have a range of learning needs and enter the school with a statement of Educational Needs, or an Educational Health & Care Plan.

It is our aim to encourage every student to achieve their full potential, to become an independent adult and an active member of their local community, relative to their ability.

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our friendly and hardworking team.  We are looking for staff to join us as soon as possible but also for the start of our transition work in June for our new years 5/6 provision.

Job title: Learning Support Assistant

Salary Range: Level 5, Points 8 – 12

Hours per week: 31 hours per week * 

Working Times:  Mondays: 8.45am – 4.05pm,  Tuesdays to Fridays: 8.45am – 3.05pm

Contract Type: Part time,: 39 wks/yr plus holiday entitlement( £19,654-£20,953p.a)

*We would be open to consider part-time applications for the right candidates.

The successful candidates will need to be flexible and be prepared to assist pupils on an individual basis as well as in small groups or a classroom environment. A good level of English, Maths and ICT skills is essential. 

The successful candidates will ideally have:

·         Experience of supporting pupils with complex needs

·         A caring, patient nature

·         The ability to be flexible

·         The ability to work well within a team and independently

We can offer you:

·         A comprehensive induction package

·         A warm, welcoming and supportive whole school team

·         Opportunities for continuing professional development both in school and across the MAT

·         A school with a strong and caring ethos where the well-being of everyone is nurtured

·         An amazing class of students

·         A supportive Governing Body

Interested applicants are actively encouraged to arrange a viewing of the school before applying.  Please contact the Office Manager, Donna Turner, to arrange a visit at: office@st-nicholas.southend.sch.uk

St Nicholas School is committed to safer recruitment in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of our pupils, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK and DBS check.