Learning Support Assistant (Lower School)

Learning Support Assistant (Lower School)

Required for January 2018

Fixed term contract for 2 terms in the first instance

32.5 hours per week – term time plus INSET days

Scale 2 – Salary range spinal point 10 - 13 (£15,613 - £16,491 pro rata)

plus London Weighting (£1,848 pro rata) – 

circa £13,846 - £14,542 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting)

Working at Preston Manor means that you benefit from working in a school with a 75 year old reputation for success, whilst also enjoying the excitement and innovation of being part of a new school having recently become an all-through co-operative school. We are a large learning community with students from ages 4 – 19 years old and our curriculum expands across six key stages. 

Joining us means you are joining an esteemed, outward facing establishment which is currently breaking new ground into its exciting future. We are oversubscribed for places, reflecting the reputation the school has for its academic rigour, excellence in teaching and learning, an inclusive and welcoming community. We are proud of our focus on student and staff wellbeing, which is evident from the moment you step into our community. We pride ourselves on having excellent student leadership and high staff-retention rates.

We are looking for well-qualified candidates to support students with SEN.

Graduates who are considering a career in education are encouraged to apply.

As a Learning Support Assistant you will be committed to inclusive education by helping students with a range of SEND to access the curriculum, participate in the wider life of the school and reach their potential.

We are looking to appoint people with good literacy, numeracy and communication skills as well as initiative, flexibility, a sense of humour and the ability to relate to children with a variety of needs. We are particularly keen to hear from graduates who are looking to go into the teaching profession. Experience of working with children of primary age would be an advantage.

We offer:

• Experience of mentoring and supporting students individually, in small-group interventions and as part of in-class support. 

• A commitment to staff development in terms of CPD, line management and appraisal.

• A friendly team of experienced and supportive teachers, teaching assistants, learning support assistants and other pastoral staff.

The school is situated within sight of the iconic Wembley Stadium, and provides access to all that Wembley has to offer. The school benefits from fantastic links both through public transport and by car. It is a short 10 minute walk from Wembley Park and Preston Road Underground Stations and a 10 minute bus journey from North Wembley Station. The Metropolitan, Jubilee and Bakerloo lines as well as the London Overground/Network rail are within easy reach of the school. Central London locations can easily be reached within 20 minutes from the school. The school is also accessible to major motorways (M25, M1, M40 and A40 etc.). 

The above post provides an excellent opportunity to work in a high quality and well-resourced environment and to become part of a highly motivated and visionary team of teachers.

Student quotes:

"Students at Preston Manor are always aiming high supported by the teachers who push them further.’ 

‘Preston Manor is a vibrant, diverse and enriched community. The discipline and teaching is first-class, giving us a wider perspective of how the world around us works.’

Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity or disability.

Closing Date: noon 01 December 2017

Interview Date: 14 December 2017

The school reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time, so early application is advised.

Preston Manor School is committed to the welfare and safety of its students and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo the necessary Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks.