SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Salary: Grade 5/6 £21,512.80 - £25,259.11 actual salary (£25,123 - £29,498 FTE Salary) per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance

Location:  PRIDE Academy, West Drayton, UB7 8AB 

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, term time only

The PRIDE Academy is a secondary special school for students with social, emotional and mental health needs in the London Borough of Hillingdon. It currently offers 60 places to pupils aged 11-16 who thrive on the varied curriculum that has an emphasis on practical skills and enrichment opportunities.

Staff at The PRIDE Academy have an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people and ensure they will leave school with the skills they need and academic outcomes that reflect the best of their abilities.  To find out more about us visit www.ypacademy.org.uk. 

We are looking for people who are passionate about working with students that present with mental health needs and challenging behaviours. This role is ideal for individuals who want to work within education, health and social care. 

The ideal candidate

To be considered a real asset to the school, you must demonstrate:

• A non-judgmental and empathic approach to young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health

    needs and their families. 

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• An energetic and enthusiastic 'can do' attitude.

• Resilient and persevering personality. 

• Both a friendly and professional manner. 

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

PRIDE Academy is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/

For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Shahena Tarapdar via email starapdar@yphub.org  

 To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact starapdar@yphub.org

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role. Failure to show evidence will result in your application not being shortlisted for interview.

Please note that CV applications will not be considered.

Closing Date: 10th July 2022

Interviews will take place on: TBC – Week commencing 11th July 2022

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.