Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

30 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3pm. Term time plus one week

Alderwood School is seeking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic learning support assistant to join our pupil support team, with immediate effect.

The successful candidate will have excellent language skills and be educated to at least A Level standard. In addition, the role will require you to possess: 

· High expectations for all our learners

· Excellent organisational skills

· Flexibility and patience

· A genuine commitment to improving the outcomes for young people

Alderwood School is an ‘all through’ school on the outskirts of Aldershot split across 3 sites with approximately 590 pupils on our Senior site. Tis ole is based at our senior site. We are a 5/6 form entry school in North Hampshire with delightful, energetic children who thrive in our School environment. 

Salary details:

HCC Grade C. FTE £16,209 - £17,955 (Actual £11,529 - £12,771)

Application procedure:

Application forms can be found on our website. Completed application forms can be sent by post to the school or emailed to g.yates@alderwood.hants.sch.uk and should be received no later than 12pm on the closing date. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01252 343723 to arrange a visit.

Closing date:  Friday 9 March 2018, 12 noon

Interview date: Friday 16 March 2018

Start date:  ASAP

Alderwood Senior School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

The school’s Equal Opportunities Policy is an essential part of the Governing Body’s commitment to a fair and equal approach to the employment of all staff and towards all job applicants. Only those applicants who fulfil the job specification will be short-listed. 2 references will be sought for each candidate, and these references must be received before the interview. 

There will be an interview panel comprising of the Head of School and the Business Manager. The Head of School has undertaken the ‘Safer Recruitment in Schools’ training.