Learning Support Assistant
Downe House
Thatcham, Berkshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 21 March 2019
Job overview
We are a mainstream independent boarding school looking for a Maths/Physics specialist to work on an individual basis with a deaf teenage girl. The pupil has bilateral cochlear implants and is therefore able to communicate clearly orally and has no need to use sign language. This is a two year fixed term post to support the pupil through her A Level courses starting in September 2019. She also has dyslexia with full-time use of a laptop to aid with writing and note-taking. The role is primarily term time only.
You will have Maths A Level (or equivalent) and will be a graduate with a Maths-focussed degree (for example Maths, Physics, Economics, Engineering or similar). No experience of working with deaf children is necessary but you must enjoy working with young people and be available and willing to attend courses for training if necessary before the academic course begins in September. Driver essential.
The role will involve pre- and post-teaching support of the subjects, attending classes with the pupil, ensuring instructions and teaching are heard and understood, note taking and scribing, and helping with the preparation for exams. You will also be required to attend external meetings from time to time.
In return we offer a competitive salary, generous school holidays, pension scheme, a pleasant working environment and free meals and refreshments during working hours. Accommodation may also be available for the right candidate.
For further details or to apply, please visit our website www.downehouse.net > Jobs or alternatively call 01635 204712 or email recruitment@downehouse.net
Closing date: Noon on Thursday 21 March 2019
Interview date: TBA
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS) and satisfactory references.
About Downe House
Situated in the town of Thatcham, in Berkshire, Downe House is an independent secondary school for girls aged between 11 and 18. It is both a day and boarding school. There are around 580 students enrolled at the school, the majority of whom are boarders. Downe House School was established in 1907 in Charles Darwin’s formal home. It is located on 110 acres of land. There are 12 houses for those living on the campus. One of the houses is located in France where year eight students have the opportunity to spend a term.
Headteacher
Emma McKendrick
Values and Vision
Downe House aims to give every girl attending the school equal opportunities. The goal is for them to develop positive attitudes towards learning and become important figures in the local and global community. Children are encouraged to have excellent exam results, as well as personal development.
Ofsted report
“There is positive leadership and a proactive approach to the health and well-being of the boarders. The health centre provides an outstanding service to the whole school. The welfare of pupils is at the heart of all the work that is done and the systems that are in place to support this aim. The pupils are well protected from harm with a written child protection policy that is regularly reviewed. The headmistress is the designated person in charge of child protection and works closely in this area with other members of the leadership team. Good attention is paid to overall health and safety matters supported by robust policies and comprehensive risk assessments.”
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