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Designated Specialist Provision Learning Support Assistant

Designated Specialist Provision Learning Support Assistant

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys

Greenwich

Salary:
£24,012 - £25,212 per annum (pro rata for TTO = £17,858 - £18,750 per annum)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
16 April 2023

Job overview

PolyMAT is a small and ambitious MAT with a unique family feel. Our vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ which places inclusion and well-being at its heart. We currently have two schools in our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-successful boys’ school, and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls that opened in 2019 and will comprise Years 7 – 11 from September 2023. We also have our flourishing Sixth Form provision which is co-educational. Our Trust and our schools pride themselves on a culture of high standards delivered through our Values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported and everyone feels part of the larger family as our schools and departments work very closely together and are located next to each other. 

 

We are looking for a reliable and committed Learning Support Assistant for Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys to support within our Designated Specialist Provision. The ideal applicant will have experience of working with students with Autism and/or Moderate Learning Difficulties with the qualities, skills and drive necessary to fulfil this role. The successful candidate will work under the overall supervision of the Head of DSP, and under the guidance of the HLTA.

 

Woolwich Poly DSP is for students with an EHCP and a diagnosis of Autism and Moderate Learning Difficulties. The aim is to provide students with the best possible learning environment to meet their individual needs for students to develop social, independent skills and gain qualifications relevant to their next steps.

 

·     The DSP is a nurturing environment where we support DSP students to transition into a secondary mainstream environment and be part of the school community

·     Develop communication and interaction and social skills with peers

·     Access the curriculum with support

·     Develop independence

·     Develop literacy and numeracy skills

·     Develop life skills

·     Gain appropriate qualifications for future education and employment

·     Access the local community

 

Applicants must have previous experience of either working within a primary or specialist setting working with students with Autism or Moderate Learning Difficulties. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, flexible, be able to work with in team and also on own initiate and also have a great sense of humour!

 

As a member of the PolyMAT staff we can offer you:

•       Opportunities for career progression

•       A competitive salary

•       Excellent professional development

•       All associate staff at Polymat are enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme, a contributory pension scheme

•       An employee assistance programme

•       Season ticket loans

•       Finders fees for personal introductions of staff that we employ

•       Excellent catering facilities

•       Professional development bonus days

 

PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction, which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

 

In accordance with changes to the KCSIE 2022 legislation shortlisted candidates will be subject to a social media check.

 

The school is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

 

Suitable candidates will be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application. The closing date will be brought forward in the event that the post is filled.

 

The closing date for applications is Sunday 16 April. Interviews will be scheduled to take place shortly after.

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About Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys

Woolwich Poly is located in Thamesmead, a thriving multi-cultural and diverse area in the London Borough of Greenwich, where around 65% of our students have English as an additional language; Ofsted noted our outstanding ethos and curriculum.”This school has the best ethos, personal development and well being of any I’ve ever seen” We are also an inclusive community, 35% of our boys have special needs; we gained the Inclusion Chartermark several years ago.
Woolwich Polytechnic is a proud member of the PiXL group (Partners in Excellence). PiXL was formed with the aim of supporting and developing the GCSE results of thousands of students in many schools across London.

We are an inclusive school who celebrates its culture and diversity. We believe in giving young people the support they require, whatever their abilities, background or circumstances. The school’s success is based on thriving partnerships between pupils, parents, staff and governors. No one group works in isolation.

Being an all-boys' school, with a mixed post-16 centre, we are proud of the fact that our outstanding pastoral system adds to our ethos and success. Our post-16 partnership allows us to welcome both young men and women from all schools and backgrounds to contribute to our further success and expansion of our post-16 centre. We understand the pressures facing the students and we have a dedicated team of career specialists and personal counsellors to help advise and guide students throughout their time at the school where required.

All staff at the Poly are supported by a staff development programme and by effective line leadership and performance management processes. We have many staff that have gained internal promotions and made rapid career progression. This reflects on our ability to develop staff and reward outstanding contributions.  Indeed, our focus on professional development and maximising success has led to the recent establishment of Co-Headship, something that has increased our leadership capacity even more.

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