Learning Support Assistant
The King Edmund School
Essex, SS4 1TL
- Expired
- Salary:
- £11,263 per annum (£10.31 per hour)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 6 July 2022
Job overview
Learning Support Assistant
Up to 25 hours per week – 43.7 weeks (term time + 1 week Inset days + annual leave)
08:10am – 2:10pm daily
£11,263 per annum (£10.31 per hour)
As a result of staff changes, we are seeking to appoint Learning Support Assistants to join our established team. The role is to provide assistance in the support and inclusion of children with special education needs in the classroom and school-wide activities across the key stages.
It is an exciting time to be joining our Learning Support area, as its provision is expanding and the facilities are being further enhanced to provide an even higher quality learning environment for our learners.
This role will be ideal for those wishing to progress a career in the education sector and support their current studies and/or those wishing for a work/life balance. Work patterns of 5 days a week or 2 day a week job share will be considered, therefore, please indicate on your letter of application.
The successful candidate will ideally:
- Successful experience working with young people either in a school or educational environment;
- Be educated to Level 2 (GCSE) or equivalent qualification /experience
- The ability to establish rapport and to maintain respectful and trusting relationships
- Have the ability to overcome barriers to learning with young people by implementing school policies, procedures and identified support mechanisms
- Have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
- Have a passion to improve learning and work collaboratively with teaching staff to aid the progress of all students and develop their confidence
- The ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines
- Have a good understanding of Health and Safety, safeguarding and child protection
- Have commitment to equality and diversity and inclusion
In return the successful candidate can expect:
- A comprehensive tailored induction programme
- A mentor / ‘buddy’ scheme
- An extensive support programme, including a system of twilights
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
Early applications are welcome.
Closing Date: Midday on Wednesday 6 July 2022
Interviews: week commencing 11 July 2022
To apply, please visit the school website www.kes.essex.sch.uk and complete the ‘Quick Apply’ application and submit, together with a copy of your CV and a covering letter.
We look forward to hearing from you.
The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.
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About The King Edmund School
The King Edmund School is a co-educational comprehensive school for students aged 11 to 19. It is situated in an attractive semi rural area of Rochford, voted one of the top 10 best places to live in the UK. The town and its surrounding rural area north of Southend in Essex is just 40 minutes from central London and well served by transport link such as Southend Airport.
The school has:
• Strong student progress and achievement
• Outstanding pastoral care
• An excellent reputation in the local community
• A dedicated and enthusiastic team of teachers and support staff
• Superb facilities and resources
Our school is one where everyone is encouraged and supported to achieve their personal best, be it a student, a member of staff or a Governor. We treat each other equitably and with mutual respect which helps foster a culture where everyone feels valued and has a heightened sense of belonging.
We are committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum and the highest standard of teaching to maximise student successes and personal achievements. We have excellent facilities including an extensive library, computer suites, music rooms, conference suites and a swimming pool. We provide a wide range of enrichment at KES, including extra-curricular activities, trips and tours abroad, guest speakers and special events such as concerts and shows.
Due to our ongoing commitment to provide high quality teaching, we are currently seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals who consistently work to a very high standard, to join our school, in particular within our core subject faculties Mathematics and Science, and help us in our pursuit of excellence and move from Ofsted ‘good’ to ‘outstanding’.
You would be joining a ‘good’ school passionate about their students and about those students succeeding and achieving their ‘Personal Best’. We can offer highly competitive salaries and a recruitment and retention allowance and relocation package and laptop, to secure the right candidates. We also run a comprehensive induction programme with ongoing support and guidance throughout the year, that includes dedicated school mentors, coaches and the internal Twilight CPD Programme. There is also high potential at the school for career progression through our various Teacher Programmes, such as the Outstanding Teacher Programme, and the opportunity to embark on Masters Programmes. We are committed to helping everyone become a ‘good’ teacher and provide the opportunities and support to eventually become an outstanding practitioner.
It is important for all applicants to see the school in full operation during a normal school day. Therefore, visits to the school are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged to assist you in your application. Please contact the HR department on 01702 545771 extension 3288 to arrange a visit.
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