Learning Support Assistant (ASC) - Ignis

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT - (ASC) IGNIS

Full and part time hours available – immediate start

Salary Scale APT&C 4/5 (FTE £20,667 point 18 to £24,999 point 25)

Pro rata salary dependent on hours and experience

Term time plus 5 inset days

Stanley Park High is a flourishing and vibrant community school for students of all abilities, housed in a state of the art building with facilities that fully meet the demands of learning in the 21st Century. We retain an absolute focus on our belief that excellent relationships are vital to achieving effective learning and we are a Lead School for Human Scale Education. 

The School was awarded ‘Secondary School of the Year’ by the TES in 2016 and in November 2015 we received Ofsted recognition for our commitment to a student-centred school, with inspectors grading our school 'good' with personal development, behaviour and welfare of students rated ‘outstanding’.   The report described us as "innovative and imaginative where pupils are very successfully prepared for their future lives." Inspectors also noted that "practically all students respond to the school’s motto of ‘Igniting a Passion for Learning’. This is done by blending positive relationships, in small class sizes, with an exciting curriculum. 

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual with experience of working with students with ASC to join our friendly and supportive team of dedicated professionals based in our Ignis Opportunity base. 

Do you have:

· experience of working with students with ASC, in either mainstream, an opportunity base or a special school

· the skills to form excellent working relationships with all individuals

· excellent numeracy and literacy skills

· excellent communication skills

· a relaxed demeanour

Are you able to:

• be      an effective team player
• work      on your own initiative
• be      adaptable

We can offer you:

• excellent      continuing professional development
• the      job satisfaction of knowing you have made a difference to our students

Working hours: Full time hours (36 per week) would normally be 08:00-15:50 each day, with a 40 minute unpaid lunch break. Part time hours are flexible – please specify on your application form if you are interested in full time / part time or both.

Probationary Period: New employees to the school will be required to satisfactorily complete a six-month probationary period of service.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please visit our website for information and application documents. Our preferred method of application is by email.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Midday, Friday 30 November 2018

Interviews to be held end of week commencing: 3 December 2018

Stanley Park High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced checks carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service.