SEN Teaching Assistant
Lochinver House School
Hertfordshire
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive Salarry
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 22 April 2019
Job overview
Our Learning Support Department is specifically arranged to respond to the needs of pupils who have some difficulty with English or Mathematics or because of a general requirement for support for a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia or dyscalculia. We seek a Teaching Assistant, ideally with experience of working with children with specific learning difficulties, to support our pupils to help them achieve, thrive and develop their inner talents and grow their self-esteem and self-confidence.
About the role:
• Teaching Assistant reporting and assisting the Head of Learning Support
• Teaching support in Literacy, Numeracy and other areas of the curriculum as required
• Responding to individual needs by personalising resources for an individual or small group
• Maintain an attractive and stimulating learning environment
About the School:
• Independent Boys' Day Preparatory School founded in 1947
• Current roll of 343 boys
• Met all standards in recent ISI Regulatory Compliance Inspection
• Outstanding reputation
• We actively promote and encourage professional progression
• Well-equipped school with a theatre, sports hall, purpose-built Information Technology suite, DT and art studios, music rooms, science laboratories, dedicated space for Learning Support and extensive playing fields
• Excellent accessible transport links
In order to be considered for the role:
• Qualified to GCSE level or above with Grade C or above in English, Maths and Science
• Previous experience of working with children with specific learning difficulties advantageous
• Recent excellent School and classroom based references
• Eligibility to work in the UK
Salary/Benefits:
• School's own attractive salary scale
• Generous school holidays
• All lunches and refreshments provided free of charge
• Scope to participate in overseas and UK school residential trips
• School iPad
Attached documents
About Lochinver House School
- Lochinver House School
- Heath Road, Little Heath, Potters Bar
- Hertfordshire
- EN6 1LW
- United Kingdom
Lochinver House School is a highly regarded boys, day preparatory school situated in Little Heath on the outskirts of Potters Bar in Hertfordshire. The School’s mission is to inspire pupils through the highest level of quality teaching and learning, in partnership with their parents. There is a particular emphasis on spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, whilst also creating a safe, happy community that is conducive to learning in its broadest sense.
The School, founded in 1947, recently celebrated its 75th anniversary and has just had its maximum roll extended to 370 pupils. An ISI Focused Compliance and Educational Quality Inspection in February 2022 found the School to be fully compliant and judged ‘Excellent’ in every area; a result which was also achieved during the School’s two previous inspections. In the same year, and again in 2023 the School was amongst five finalists in the Pre-prep category of the Independent Schools of the Year Awards.
Lochinver prepares pupils for entry to many world class schools at both 11+ and 13+ and is noted for high attainment academically and its delivery of a strong programme of co-curricular pursuits. These accomplishments have been supported by excellent governance, strong leadership, sound financial management, ample resourcing, a highly regarded staff team and a positive home/school partnership.
Two thirds of our pupils learn a musical instrument and 50% of those learn two, with termly progression through ABRSM grade exams, sat at our school. Regular concerts showcase pupil orchestras and ensembles and our theatre hosts dramatic presentations throughout the year.
The School fields a tremendous number of sports teams and we compete at the highest level, with some of our pupils contracted to professional clubs. Lochinver sport is highly respected. We are currently national U13 Basketball Champions, Rugby 7s and Cricket County Champions and bronze medal winners in the U11 Cricket Independent Schools National Finals. We are regular participants in the National IAPS Athletics finals.
The School is well equipped with modern purpose-built classrooms, a theatre, a sports hall, a computing suite, art studio, DT studio, music rooms, two science laboratories, dedicated space for Learning Support and extensive playing fields (grass and all-weather) within its 9 acre site.
Our staff are kind, thoughtful, considerate, inclusive and are celebrated as individuals. Whilst our staff may be in different buildings, departments or on different timetables, we all work collaboratively, supporting the School’s ethos and pride ourselves in the warm community we have at Lochinver House.
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