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Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

OneSchool Global UK Knockloughrim Campus

Knockloughrim

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Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
23 November 2018

Job overview

Focus Learning Trust is part of OneSchool Global, one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world. With schools in 18 countries worldwide, our 10,000 students are benefiting from the amazing results of global collaboration and cutting-edge educational methods.

Due to stable growth our team are now looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to join our Focus School Knockloughrim Campus. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and highly motivated LSA to provide support for SEND students and assist the Learning Support Coordinator where necessary.

Our schools offers achievement, opportunity and professional challenge to our students within a supportive environment. The students have a passion and desire to excel in learning. We are looking for conscientious and hard-working individuals who are passionate about education, pay meticulous attention to detail and who wish to maintain our environment to the highest standard. Our goal is to become a leading edge school in every aspect.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To provide in class support to SEND students under the direction of the Learning Support Coordinator
  • Organise and manage all necessary resources and an  appropriate learning environment
  • Assess, manage and deliver learning support to SEND students using knowledge and specialist skills
  • To act as a Key Worker for identified pupils, regularly liaising with parents and staff to ensure progress against Learning Plan targets
  • To work closely with allocated pupils, understanding how to motivate and encourage them to achieve and progress through the development of their Attributes, Skills and Knowledge (ASK)
  • Encourage pupils to interact and work co-cooperatively  with others and engage in all activities through support of their Attributes, Skills and Knowledge
  • To build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently and be concerned for their development as learners, supporting them and responding to their individual needs
  • Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies
  • Work within an established discipline policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting self-control and independence
  • To be familiar with the school curriculum, the age related expectations of pupils and main teaching methods for age ranges in which you are involved

You will:

  • Be adaptable, resilient and have a desire to make a lasting difference to the lives of our students
  • Have relevant qualifications or experience working in a school with pupils requiring additional support 
  • Enjoy being part of a supportive team
  • Be caring and enthusiastic
  • Have experience/qualification of working with pupils with Autism 
  • Have experience/qualification in reading intervention 
  • Have experience/qualification in a linguistic phonic scheme 
  • Have experience/qualification in dyslexia 
  • Respect the school’s Ethos and Values

In return we offer: 

  • Enthusiastic and respectful students
  • Modest class sizes
  • An already successful school with excellent and outstanding aspects 
  • A strong team of specialist staff
  • Support from colleagues within the network of Focus regional schools
  • New exciting concepts in education, which include Self-Directed Learning across all Focus Schools

For more information about Focus Learning Trust or specific information relating to our Campus please visit http://knockloughrim.focus-school.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn at Focus Learning Trust

For an informal discussion or to book a visit to the school please contact Chris Sweeney (Head Teacher) on 028 7964 5191, or email flt.recruit@focus-school.com for an application pack.

Closing Date for application forms: Friday 23rd November 2018

Interviews will be held week commencing: 26th November 2018

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE

Focus School Knockloughrim Campus is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2018 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

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About OneSchool Global UK Knockloughrim Campus

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OneSchool Global UK Knockloughrim Campus has been established since 1995 and moved to the current location in September 2010 having been previously located at Hydepark Road, Newtownabbey where it was known as Hydepark Study Centre. It has pursued a programme of continual development and improvement, resulting in a well-proven centre of educational achievement. It has a strongly Christian ethos.

As a registered school and exam centre, it gives students the opportunity to fulfil their potential with a high standard of learning being reflected in nationally accredited exam results. Special educational needs are specifically provided for by specialist staff using accepted therapies.

Why should I work at OneSchool Global UK Knockloughrim Campus?

  • Location - OneSchool Global UK Knockloughrim Campus  is situated just outside Knockloughrim in the scenic quiet countryside.  It has excellent motorway access from all directions.  Situated between Belfast and Derry.
  • Small class sizes and excellent behaviour allows for an outstanding teacher to be at their most creative in lessons, pushing boundaries for our learners.
  • Digital learning and the cutting edge of teaching with use of Canvas, VC teaching, use of Zoom, OneSchool pedagogy, and much more. This all allows staff to grow and stay at the front of their profession.
  • CPD - great opportunities to develop professionally with the expertise provided by Teacher Academy.

Focus Learning Trust was established as a registered charity in 2003 for the advancement of education, primarily providing leadership and support to its network of 23 UK, non-selective, independent schools which are registered as schools with a religious character, following the national curriculum.

We are part of the OneSchool Global network – one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world. With schools in 20 countries worldwide, our 9000 students are benefiting from the amazing results of global collaboration and cutting-edge educational methods.

In April 2019, the entire OneSchool entity rebranded globally, hence our new look and our name change from Focus School to OneSchool Global UK. This better reflects our teaching and learning strategy and makes us truly one global school.

Campus Principal: Mr Kris McClelland

Number of Campus Staff: 11

Number of Students: 80

Vision & Values:

“A global education ecosystem that develops life-ready students who learn how to learn.”

In coming to this school each student, parent and staff member shall uphold the values of the School:

  • Integrity - uprightness and honesty;
  • Care and Compassion – kindness, consideration and generosity to the whole community;
  • Respect – for all people, property, opinions and those in authority;
  • Responsibility – for our actions, progress and the environment;
  • Commitment – to self-discipline and the pursuit of excellence.

Our Campus Prospectus and latest Inspection Report can be downloaded from the links lower down the page.

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