Lead Learning Support Assistant

32.5 hours per week • Monday and Tuesday: 08.40 – 16.10, Wednesday: 08.40 – 15.40 and Thursday and Friday: 08.40 – 15.10.

We are looking to appoint motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our school as Lead Learning Support Assistants (LLSA). LLSA’s will be expected to work under the direction of class teacher and support with the supervision and direction of Learning Support Assistants.

Applicants for this position must have suitable qualifications to support their application. Please read the job specification for more information.

 Please note that this vacancy is a whole school position and that successful applicants may be directed to work in various departments, across the school, when required.

This post is for a full time position working 32.5 hours across the week, during term time, inset days and all other training dates. The school can consider flexible working option, we ask that you make us aware if shortlisted or within the applicaiton. 

Please see the job specification and job description for further information, using these as guidance for your application. Ensure that you complete a full employment and education history in the relevant fields. Please note that incomplete applications will not be accepted, nor CVs in lieu of an application form. 

Kennel Lane School is a modern, vibrant and inclusive special school catering for the needs of learners who have a wide range of learning difficulties, aged from 2-19. We offer an exciting learning community where every individual is valued and nurtured.

Our stimulating learning environment showcases our learners’ love of learning. Our innovative teaching and learning approach ensures the best outcomes for our learners through a wide and varied curriculum.

We are strongly committed to providing high quality professional development for all our staff. We strongly support and facilitate collaborative work across the school and in partnership with other schools.

The wellbeing of our staff is an important priority therefore we provide opportunities to ensure that we value their hard work and dedication.

Employee Assistance programme offering a range of services some of which include:

• In the moment support and counselling for work and home-life issues.
• Financial and Legal.
• Specialist information e.g. childcare.
• 24 hours a day access.

Bracknell Forest employees have access to a range of benefits some of which include:

• Health benefits.
• Family and financial benefits.
• Leisure and entertainment benefits.
• Travel benefits.

Please visit our website to learn more about Kennel Lane School: http://www.kennellaneschool.com

How to Apply - Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.

Closing date: 4 June 2023 at 23:59

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration formTo find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit  https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk

The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) oversees the safety and well-being of children in Bracknell Forest - https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/