Learning Support Assistant
Maidenhill School
Gloucestershire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade F pts 17-22 £18672 - £21074 (Actual salary - £10504 - £11855)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 1st September 2019 or earlier if possible
- Apply by:
- 29 March 2019
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our Learning Support team on a fixed term contract until 31st August 2020. We are a small secondary school of 585 students, and we pride ourselves in knowing our students really well. As a small school we work closely together and have individual student achievement at the heart of everything we do.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant. Working in a small school provides excellent experience for someone who wants to broaden their skills as you can, and will be, fully involved in all aspects of our school’s life.
The successful applicant will
Have a passion and enthusiasm for learning
Have student achievement at the heart of everything they do
Be committed to the all-round development of the student
Enjoy working with young people and enabling them to achieve their very best
Have high expectations of themselves and others
Work well independently and as part of a student support team
Be flexible and adaptable to cater for the individual student’s changing needs
Have a positive ‘can-do’ approach to their work
Maidenhill is located just 4 miles from the M5 motorway with easy access routes to Gloucester, Cheltenham and beyond.
Maidenhill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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About Maidenhill School
Maidenhill School is a mixed, foundation secondary school for children aged 11-16 in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. It is a small school with around 555 pupils on roll.
Maidenhill School opened in 1957. In 2012 it began a £3.8m refurbishment programme, which brought about a major transformation both inside and outside. The old 1950s classrooms were revamped, a new Learning Resource Centre added and attractive spaces for students to socialise provided.
Today’s school also boasts a modern sports hall, fitness and dance suites and a performing arts studio.
Tutor groups are mixed age, a system designed to promote a caring environment where younger and older students help and support each other. Students spend 20 minutes per day with their tutor and tutor group on a range of activities, including literacy and numeracy activities. Mentoring is a key tutor group activity which aims to support and challenge all students.
Headteacher
Pam Wilson
Values and vision
As a small school, Maidenhall prides itself on knowing students really well and treating each child as an individual. It is a close, learning community, determined that students will achieve their personal best in everything they do, both within the classroom and beyond.
The school’s mission is to “create and achieve a brighter future” for its students , moving on to further education, training or employment as well-qualified, confident, happy and successful young adults.
Ofsted
“School leaders work extremely hard to support the physical, mental and emotional health of its pupils. The school supports pupils to develop resilience and achieve well.”
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