Learning Support Assistant

A Learning Support Assistant is required for an immediate start. The work will involve providing in class support and delivering interventions.

The hours will be 33.5 hours per week for 38 weeks a year plus 5 INSET days, a total of 39 weeks.

33.5 hpw x 39 wpy Hours Monday to Thursday 8:40 - 4, Friday 8:40-3:20pm (with 30 minutes lunch) 

We are seeking someone who is highly motivated, flexible and organised who enjoys working with young people. Someone with an ELSA qualification or the willingness to complete an ELSA qualification is highly desirable. Experience with SEMH is also preferable.

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our very successful SEND department. You will be working closely with the Director of Inclusion ensuring the students have a positive learning experience and supporting them to achieve their best outcomes.

Are you able to:

• Lead on interventions put into place by the Director of Inclusion
• Demonstrate empathy and understanding for students with additional needs
• To work as part of a team
• Support the learning in a classroom
• Take active responsibility for improving standards of behaviour and attitudes to learning
• Act as a positive and proactive role model 

To discuss this post further or raise any questions please contact Vicky Murphy, Headteachers PA on 01708 443068 or email vmurphy@sandersschool.org.uk 

Closing date for applications is Thursday,11th April 2024 at 11am.

Interviews will take place week commencing 22nd April 2024.

If you would like to become a member of our thriving and successful community, please apply via https://www.sfaet.co.uk/work-with-us/vacancies-1

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. If you are interested in the role, please submit your application as early as possible. 

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all our staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be obtained by the school .

“We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation.”