Learning Support Assistant (SEN)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 02 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5BE |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 64760765-5e2b-4e20-8a1c-72fff36c65b9-1 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join the supportive and dedicated team at our primary special school for children experiencing difficulties with Communication and Interaction (within the Moderate Learning difficulty range) as soon as possible. You will assist children in reaching their goals in a school that nurtures the progress of every individual.
We are seeking someone to join our strong staff team dedicated to supporting children whose needs can be challenging. We are looking for an applicant who is:
• A team player
• Trustworthy and reliable
• Flexible in their approach and positive in outlook
• Well organised and calm
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
What the school offers its staff
“Staff are happy and proud to work at the school. They feel highly valued by leaders and are highly motivated to help pupils achieve their best.” Ofsted Inspection Report February 2024.
Westfield School is a calm, friendly and exciting place to work with superb space and facilities. We can offer you:
• Strong supportive management
• Extensive and wide-ranging training
• Innovative approaches to teaching and learning
• A positive, caring and forward thinking environment
• A committed and welcoming team of staff and governors
Please see the attached School Information and visit www.westfieldschoolbucks.org for more information.
Further details about the role
If you would like to find out more about our school or arrange a visit, please contact the school office by telephone 01628 533125 or email recruitment@westfield.bucks.sch.uk.
An application pack is attached. You can also obtain one using the contact details above or by visiting our website www.westfieldschoolbucks.org.
Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@westfield.bucks.sch.uk. Only applications submitted on the current Buckinghamshire Council application form will be considered. Please note we do not accept CV’s.
Interview date: To be confirmed - Applications will be considered on receipt and we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date and withdraw the post if an appointment is made.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance or Ministry of Justice (MOJ) guidance (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in a regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure form and return it prior to the interview.
Commitment to safeguarding
Westfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS, Teaching Regulation Agency, Childcare Disqualification, Qualification and Reference checks. As part of the shortlisting process, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with the applicant at interview.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join the supportive and dedicated team at our primary special school for children experiencing difficulties with Communication and Interaction (within the Moderate Learning difficulty range) as soon as possible. You will assist children in reaching their goals in a school that nurtures the progress of every individual.
We are seeking someone to join our strong staff team dedicated to supporting children whose needs can be challenging. We are looking for an applicant who is:
• A team player
• Trustworthy and reliable
• Flexible in their approach and positive in outlook
• Well organised and calm
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
What the school offers its staff
“Staff are happy and proud to work at the school. They feel highly valued by leaders and are highly motivated to help pupils achieve their best.” Ofsted Inspection Report February 2024.
Westfield School is a calm, friendly and exciting place to work with superb space and facilities. We can offer you:
• Strong supportive management
• Extensive and wide-ranging training
• Innovative approaches to teaching and learning
• A positive, caring and forward thinking environment
• A committed and welcoming team of staff and governors
Please see the attached School Information and visit www.westfieldschoolbucks.org for more information.
Further details about the role
If you would like to find out more about our school or arrange a visit, please contact the school office by telephone 01628 533125 or email recruitment@westfield.bucks.sch.uk.
An application pack is attached. You can also obtain one using the contact details above or by visiting our website www.westfieldschoolbucks.org.
Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@westfield.bucks.sch.uk. Only applications submitted on the current Buckinghamshire Council application form will be considered. Please note we do not accept CV’s.
Interview date: To be confirmed - Applications will be considered on receipt and we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date and withdraw the post if an appointment is made.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance or Ministry of Justice (MOJ) guidance (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in a regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure form and return it prior to the interview.
Commitment to safeguarding
Westfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS, Teaching Regulation Agency, Childcare Disqualification, Qualification and Reference checks. As part of the shortlisting process, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with the applicant at interview.