Forest School Specialist Learning Support Assistant
West Heath School
Kent
- £17,480 - £17,481 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Spot Salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 24 May 2021
Job overview
- Monday-Friday 8.30am-3.30pm (Term-Time only, 39 weeks)
- Salary- £17,481.87-actual salary
- To start as soon as possible
We require a Specialist Learning Support Assistant to work within our Forest School environment. This will involve 1:1, small group and in-class support. In conjunction with the Learning Lodge/Forest School Teacher, you will be responsible for using a range of techniques and approaches to meet the needs of our learners as outlined in their EHCPs. As well as supporting students, the role includes organisation of equipment and general support of the lead teacher.
The work requires moderate levels of physical effort. It involves lifting and handling of equipment and other resources and to be involved in practical activities and physical care of learners and the physical outdoor environment. The role is almost exclusively out of doors and will require working on uneven surfaces and in unpredictable weather conditions.
Key Requirements
- Full driving licence and use of own vehicle
- Experience of working in schools (preferably SEN)
- Ready to work within the Forest School ethos, providing learners opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on experiences in woodland and natural environment
- Forest School Level 2 desirable but not essential
- Willing to learn new SEN teaching strategies/techniques and skills to best support students
- Proactive, creative and innovative
- Emotionally robust and resilient
- Committed to own personal and professional development
- Fresh ideas and a good insight into how to support students with mental health difficulties
Benefits
• Free lunch and refreshments as well as free parking onsite
• Regular training from internal and external experts
• Employee Assist support line service
• Career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Discounted venue hire for parties/weddings
Application Form, Job Descriptions and further details are on our website www.westheathschool.com or contact whs.hrdepartment@westheathschool.com for further information.
Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post.
Attached documents
About West Heath School
Our School
West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access mainstream education.
Our Mission Statement
“REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION”
To support and empower every member of our community in the process of developing the capacity to accept and exercise responsibility; to demonstrate respect for themselves and others; to build and maintain relationships based on trust, respect and integrity; and to be courageous enough to continue to build the resilience necessary to flourish.
Our Values
Respect
Having respect for others, for ourselves and for our environment.
Responsibility
Having the courage to accept responsibility for our own actions and their consequences and taking the necessary action to do what’s right.
Relationships
Being open to the vulnerability that comes from building trusting and respectful relationships, knowing that through connection comes so much of what gives life value.
Resilience
Developing the courage to live life, accepting failure as part of learning and growth, and building the capacity to respond positively to adversity.
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