Learning Support Assistant - Visual Impairment
Bishopsgate School
Bishopsgate Road, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0YJ
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- 02/09/2024
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2024
Job overview
Bishopsgate School is seeking a dedicated and caring Learning Support Assistant to work with our teachers to support the learning, educational progress and inclusion of a child with a visual impairment, with the aim of narrowing any attainment gap they may have with their fully sighted peers.
As a Learning Support Assistant you will be working as part of the SEN team, to ensure that the wellbeing and personal, social and emotional development of the pupil to enhance their learning opportunities and life skills. The successful candidate will be a team player who is positive and proactive with good interpersonal skills and a willing, caring approach.
You will be working with and assisting a child with a visual impairment so that they can access the curriculum, participate in learning, experience a sense of achievement and develop independence in learning and other aspects of school life.
While prior experience in a school setting is not a prerequisite, it would be advantageous for this role. Experience of visual impairments is however essential and experience of technologies that support those with visual impairments would be a significant advantage.
Working hours are 8.00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday during term time, which includes 1 to 2 days at the at beginning or end of each term. Occasionally, you may also be required to go beyond the usual end of your working day.
In recognition of the skills, qualifications, and experience of the successful candidate, a competitive salary commensurate with the responsibilities of the position is offered. Moreover, you will be joining a team that places the utmost importance on Safeguarding. Your vigilance and attention to detail will ensure that any concerns are promptly reported to our Designated Safeguarding Lead, guaranteeing the safety and well-being of our students.
If you are seeking an opportunity to contribute to a prestigious educational environment and play a vital role in education and wellbeing of our schools youngest children, we invite you to apply for the position of Learning Support Assistant at Bishopsgate
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About Bishopsgate School
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- Bishopsgate School
- Bishopsgate Road, Englefield Green, Egham
- Surrey
- TW20 0YJ
- United Kingdom
A very warm welcome to Bishopsgate, a school brimming with life and opportunities, and we are delighted that you are considering joining our exceptional community.
At Bishopsgate, we boast a dynamic and enthralling environment, where childhood is notmerely valued but cherished. Our unwavering commitment to exemplary pastoral care ensures that every child thrives, blossoms, and relishes their formative years with us. We wholeheartedly believe in fostering a profound love for learning, nurturing lifelong passions in academics, arts, sports, and culture, while equipping our pupils to embrace the challenges that lie ahead in their academic journey and beyond.
Westand resolute in our vision for Bishopsgate - one where rigorous and innovative teaching and learning are at the core of our ethos. We believe in offering our pupils a full spectrum of transformative experiences, an education that transcends boundaries and empowers them to embark on a path of endless growth and self-discovery. We take immense pride in providing an educational sanctuary where childhood is celebrated, and cherished memories are cultivated to accompany our pupils throughout their lives.
If the prospect of a role at Bishopsgate excites you and you believe you possess the necessary skills, experience, and attributes, we wholeheartedly welcome your application.
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