Learning Support Assistant (Deafness)
| Posting date: | 16 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | LPT5 (equivalent to Surrey PS5) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2024 |
| Location: | Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8YD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1422833 |
Summary
Do you have Signature Level 2 in British Sign Language (or equivalent)? Are you looking for a challenging and highly rewarding role, working in a team that strives to deliver high quality inclusive education?
Guildford Grove Primary School is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant as soon as possible to work in the Lighthouse Specialist Centre for Deaf Children in our thriving and successful primary school.
The majority of our children in the Lighthouse need signed communication and may also have additional special needs. Our 16 deaf pupils are included in mainstream classes with communication support, while also receiving specialist one-to-one or small-group teaching across a range of subjects.
The successful candidate will:
Be qualified to Level 2 in BSL
Have experience of working closely with children with additional needs
Be able to assist in the education and social development of pupils under the direction of the teacher
Be well organised and efficient
Demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence and resilience
Be flexible and pro-active
Be able to work as part of team, inspiring others
Be positive and have a good sense of humour
In return we can offer you:
A school which values inclusion and provides an opportunity to excel in meeting the needs of a range of learners, including those with additional needs
Happy and enthusiastic children who love to learn
An experienced, welcoming team who strive to keep up to date with current educational research and evidence informed practice
A school that goes beyond the academic subjects and provides amazing enrichment opportunities for all pupils, including trips, musical performances and sporting events
Excellent networking and career opportunities across our growing academy trust
Employee benefits scheme including Employee Assistance Scheme, high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, discounted gym membership and free will-writing serviceLocal Government Pension Scheme
Hours of work: Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please contact our School Business Manager, Claire Sutton, for more information.
We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date so we would recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.
Guildford Grove Primary School is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant as soon as possible to work in the Lighthouse Specialist Centre for Deaf Children in our thriving and successful primary school.
The majority of our children in the Lighthouse need signed communication and may also have additional special needs. Our 16 deaf pupils are included in mainstream classes with communication support, while also receiving specialist one-to-one or small-group teaching across a range of subjects.
The successful candidate will:
Be qualified to Level 2 in BSL
Have experience of working closely with children with additional needs
Be able to assist in the education and social development of pupils under the direction of the teacher
Be well organised and efficient
Demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence and resilience
Be flexible and pro-active
Be able to work as part of team, inspiring others
Be positive and have a good sense of humour
In return we can offer you:
A school which values inclusion and provides an opportunity to excel in meeting the needs of a range of learners, including those with additional needs
Happy and enthusiastic children who love to learn
An experienced, welcoming team who strive to keep up to date with current educational research and evidence informed practice
A school that goes beyond the academic subjects and provides amazing enrichment opportunities for all pupils, including trips, musical performances and sporting events
Excellent networking and career opportunities across our growing academy trust
Employee benefits scheme including Employee Assistance Scheme, high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, discounted gym membership and free will-writing serviceLocal Government Pension Scheme
Hours of work: Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please contact our School Business Manager, Claire Sutton, for more information.
We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date so we would recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.