Learning Support Assistant- Education Support Offsite
West Heath School
Kent
- £20,000 - £21,000 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 6 March 2024
Job overview
- Do you want to work in a school that extends the learning offer beyond the classroom and that offers a holistic approach to supporting student’s needs?
- Would you like to work for an employer who believes that employee training and development is a key element in a successful school?
West Heath School is a challenging place to work, but our dedicated staff rebuild live through education. As part of the team teaching respect, encouraging responsibility, building relationships and developing resilience in our students our committed, dynamic, resourceful staff find the work rewarding. All of our learners have EHCPs and we work towards the end goal of helping students re-integrate into mainstream learning and preparation for adulthood.
If you would like to be part of our journey to support students’ lives we are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our Education Off Site Department. The role supports not only onsite learning for students struggling in the main school but also incorporates attending offsite provisions such as therapeutic farms and colleges, when required. Due to the nature of the role the successful candidate will need experience with behaviour management, have a full driving licence and be willing to drive school vehicles.
As well as working in an incredibly rewarding environment our benefits include free lunches, generous workplace pension, access to employee assist program, onsite parking, charity discounts and access to the swimming pool.
There are excellent opportunities for career development and training from internal and external experts, including 10 days of staff training per year.
If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, either in a full or part time capacity, please visit our careers page to view the job description and application form
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 (including an Enhanced DBS check. Management positions will require a 128 Check.).
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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