Learning Support Assistant for Hearing Impaired Students
The Spires College
Torquay, Devon
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade D, SCP14 to 17 - £17,681 to £18,672 pro rata (actual salary £14,000 to £14,785)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 19 November 2018
Job overview
The Spires College is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to assist students with extra needs due to hearing impairment, who are under the care of our Learning Support Centre/SEND department. We are passionate about the importance of inclusion and fervently believe in the power of education to transform lives. If you share these views and are dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people then this could be the perfect role for you. The Spires College is a close community, with a shared desire to be the best we can be. As a School we are committed to professional development and invest heavily in ensuring our staff grow and flourish as practitioners.
We offer:
excellent professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities;
a high level of support for all new staff;
the opportunity to work alongside excellent practitioners across the College and Torbay;
an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment;
a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities.
You will:
be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life;
be enthusiastic, self-motivating and able to demonstrate flexibility in your style of approach;
be confident to lead the learning of small groups;
be able to equip students with personalised strategies to become independent in education and life;
have a caring and patient nature, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
have or be prepared to have an up to date knowledge of the new SEND code of practice.
have Level 2 BSL and knowledge of basic cued speech.
The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 School with a bilateral stream. We are a friendly, caring school which puts the needs of our children at the heart of all we do and are committed to improving outcomes for young people. For further details about the post including details of how to apply, please visit: http://www.thespirescollege.com/about/job-vacancies or contact Nadine Osborne, PA to the Principal: nosborne@thespirescollege.com
The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 19 November 2018.
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About The Spires College
Our aim at The Spires College is simple: to make certain that every young person achieves their true potential. Our ethos centres upon a love of learning and upon developing every member of our College community as an independent learner, who knows how to learn and is helped to develop the resilience and determination to tackle all the challenges that they will meet – at College and beyond. In this way, our students become successful and fulfilled life-long learners.
We prioritise the professional development of our teachers so that their knowledge is current; their skills are honed, refreshed and invigorated. I want our teachers to enthuse and inspire others; to explore new ideas and opportunities for, and with, your children.
Our students are involved in every aspect of College life beyond the classroom: extra-curricular clubs and trips are always available but our students also take an active role in shaping the future of the College through a wide range of student leadership activities. Our students leave this College as rounded, confident, independent young adults, ready to take up their places in society and equipped with the means to seize their futures.
If you would like to see what our College has to offer please do come and visit us to find out more: I would be delighted to meet you. Please contact my PA to make an appointment.
Alex Newton
Principal
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