SEND Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 25 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 5 - pay range 7-8 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2024 |
| Location: | Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 4FE |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1417312 |
Summary
Thistly Meadow Primary School is a friendly, popular school with a caring family ethos and a Good Ofsted rating. This is an exciting time for us as we grow our school following a significant extension in 2020.
We are looking for an energetic and skilled individual to fill a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) post. The successful candidate will work to support the class teacher to provide 1:1 support for a child and will have:
Experience of working as part of a team or 1:1 to support pupils with special educational needs (SEND)Experience of working with groups of childrenExperience of working with a range of pupils, including those with SEND, particularly those with autism, speech, language and communication difficulties and social and emotional needs Ability to tailor learning for different needs, working within a team to cater for different learning styles, social and emotional needs and SEND needs, as well as children who may simply be finding a particular area of learning a challengeRelevant and recent experience of working with pupils with SEMH and with external agenciesEnthusiasm and motivationand experience of working in partnership with teachers, parents and other professionalsApplicants without the necessary experience will be considered as comprehensive training will be given.Contract: This is a temporary post for a fixed term of 12 months in the first instance.Hours of work: 8.45am to 3.20pm (60 mins unpaid lunch break) Monday to Friday, total 27 hours 55 minutes per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days).
Salary is LCC Grade 5 - pay range 7-8 (£11.97 - £12.17 per hour) dependent on experience.
What we offer:
The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school Good opportunities for personal and career development, comprehensive induction and ongoing training A competitive salary The opportunity to join the Local Government Pension scheme An occupational sick pay scheme Family friendly policies - Discounted childcare (Breakfast and After School Club)Access to a car sharing scheme and cycle to work scheme and a range of local and national discounts on shopping, eating out, bus travel, health clubs and much more If you would like to apply for the post, please submit your application by 9am Wednesday 8th May 2024. Please ensure you complete the supporting statement setting out why you would like to apply for the role, what strengths and experience you can bring to Thistly Meadow and what makes you the best candidate - share your passion! Please note: Interviews will take place the on Tuesday 14th and Friday 17th May. If you do not hear from us, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. If you are invited to attend for interview, references will be taken up prior to the interview date.
We are looking for an energetic and skilled individual to fill a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) post. The successful candidate will work to support the class teacher to provide 1:1 support for a child and will have:
Experience of working as part of a team or 1:1 to support pupils with special educational needs (SEND)Experience of working with groups of childrenExperience of working with a range of pupils, including those with SEND, particularly those with autism, speech, language and communication difficulties and social and emotional needs Ability to tailor learning for different needs, working within a team to cater for different learning styles, social and emotional needs and SEND needs, as well as children who may simply be finding a particular area of learning a challengeRelevant and recent experience of working with pupils with SEMH and with external agenciesEnthusiasm and motivationand experience of working in partnership with teachers, parents and other professionalsApplicants without the necessary experience will be considered as comprehensive training will be given.Contract: This is a temporary post for a fixed term of 12 months in the first instance.Hours of work: 8.45am to 3.20pm (60 mins unpaid lunch break) Monday to Friday, total 27 hours 55 minutes per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days).
Salary is LCC Grade 5 - pay range 7-8 (£11.97 - £12.17 per hour) dependent on experience.
What we offer:
The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school Good opportunities for personal and career development, comprehensive induction and ongoing training A competitive salary The opportunity to join the Local Government Pension scheme An occupational sick pay scheme Family friendly policies - Discounted childcare (Breakfast and After School Club)Access to a car sharing scheme and cycle to work scheme and a range of local and national discounts on shopping, eating out, bus travel, health clubs and much more If you would like to apply for the post, please submit your application by 9am Wednesday 8th May 2024. Please ensure you complete the supporting statement setting out why you would like to apply for the role, what strengths and experience you can bring to Thistly Meadow and what makes you the best candidate - share your passion! Please note: Interviews will take place the on Tuesday 14th and Friday 17th May. If you do not hear from us, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. If you are invited to attend for interview, references will be taken up prior to the interview date.