Level 1 or 2 Learning Support Assistant - Visual Impairment. 4/5 days per week, 39 weeks per annum (term-time only)
East Barnet School
Barnet
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £18,988 - £20,034 p.a. (based on 36 hours per week, term time only)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 4 July 2022
Job overview
A great place to LEARN
A great place to WORK
We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to work primarily with a visually impaired student. The successful candidate will join a thriving and exciting AEN department. Previous experience of LSA work would be beneficial, but not essential. A willingness to undertake suitable training will be required.
The successful candidate will be flexible, have excellent communication skills and the ability to form positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. There will also be opportunity to get involved in the wider life of the school including enrichment clubs and whole school events.
East Barnet School has an outstanding reputation in the local community and is significantly over-subscribed including the Sixth Form which is consistently ranked in the top 10% of the country.
Benefits of working at EBS:
Professional Development
The school is committed to growth mindset and the professional development of all colleagues. East Barnet School offers an extensive in-house CPD programme.
At East Barnet School positive mental health and wellbeing is paramount. In the implementation of all new initiatives and policies, the impact on staff wellbeing is always considered. For example, we offer Wellbeing days, counselling through a healthcare service, easy access to dry-cleaning and daily refreshments.
We have received several awards in recognition of our personal and professional development of staff, including the Carnegie Award for Mental Health in Schools.
Location
Serviced by great train, underground and bus transport links: Northern line, Piccadilly line and overground (New Barnet) stations are all within walking distance.
Being based in the outskirts of London means we benefit from a more rural location and cheaper housing prices whilst being only a short train journey into the centre of London.
For those who drive, we have an ample free car park, and we have bike racks for those who choose to cycle.
There are plenty of local shops and supermarkets in the surrounding area around the school, and a great view across London from our floor to ceiling panoramic Library window.
Working atmosphere
The school offers a very supportive, friendly and warm atmosphere.
Behaviour and safety were judged to be Outstanding at the last OFSTED inspection (2012), which was confirmed again by a short inspection in 2017.
Facilities
The state-of-the-art school building which was opened in September 2010 incorporates extensive grounds, modern outside sports facilities, excellent IT provision and contemporary dining areas and Sixth Form Cafe.
Further Information
Please contact Siming Hill (hr@eastbarnetschool.com) if you would like any more details.
EBS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to providing an excellent education to every student regardless of background. We expect all staff to share this commitment.
It is an offence for anyone to apply for this job if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. An enhanced DBS check is required for all posts.
EBS is an equal opportunities employer. All members of the school community are equally valued, welcomed and respected.
Applications will be reviewed in order of receipt and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received.
Attached documents
About East Barnet School
East Barnet School first opened in 1937, but has only had five Headteachers in over 80 years of operation. We now have a state-of-the-art modern building which opened in September 2010 and was designed in close consultation with staff and students to capture the school’s "I want to learn" philosophy. We became an Academy in April 2011.
Our school is characterised by our outstanding pastoral system, the excellent support we provide for our staff and our philosophy of compassionate leadership. East Barnet School was delighted to be awarded the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools ‘School Mental Health Award’ at Silver Level in March 2020. The school was recognised by the Lead Coach as having a warm and nurturing environment where staff and students are well supported. The school is leading the way on a wide variety of mental health partnerships in the area.
The wellbeing of our students is vitally important, and so is the wellbeing of our staff. The school has a Staff Council where new ideas are presented to the Headteacher (we have a Student Council too!), and we offer various sporting activities for staff to take part in after school - or join other members of the team in taking a walk round our cycle track during lunchtime! To make life a little easier for busy staff, we also have a dry cleaning pick-up and drop-off service, car washing, and Mindfulness sessions, along with other initiatives to improve work-life balance.
Our Motto, "I want to learn" reflects a belief that motivation is the most important factor for achieving successes in education. We also know that interesting and challenging lessons, combined with a culture where educational success is valued and respected by all members of the school community will ensure that students remain focused on learning. Our success in achieving such a culture is undoubtedly the reason for the high academic standards and popularity of East Barnet School.
Behaviour and safety were judged to be outstanding at the last OFSTED inspection. Exclusions are relatively low and attendance is very high. However, the ethos of our school is more wide ranging and richer than these basic tenets. We aspire to develop in all our students the personal qualities which are required for successful adult lives, and to instil attitudes and behaviours that will help them to make a positive contribution to their communities and the wider world.
We are proud of being a true comprehensive school, where students throughout the ability range are able to achieve success. We celebrate our diversity and respect the heritage, religion and culture of all our students and staff.
A number of our members of staff have children who attend the school, and many were ex-students themselves. We therefore have a very strong community spirit and are committed to providing all our children with the best education possible.
East Barnet School may have a fabulous building, but it is the people that make it really special.
Together we are #TeamEBS!
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