Learning Support Assistant Level 3 - SEMH Focus
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Bournemouth
- £14,140 - £14,930 pro rata
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 13 August 2023
Job overview
TBOWA Support Staff Salary Scale – 16-19 (dependent on experience)
The Bishop of Winchester Academy is a thriving Church of England school, recently recognised by Ofsted as prioritising ‘wider opportunities alongside achievement so that pupils “live life to the full.”’ (Ofsted 2023). Operating from recently refurbished facilities, our shared mission to improve the life chances of all of our students is at the very centre of our work.
Due to continual expansion and internal restructuring, the academy is seeking a creative and experienced teaching assistant to work with students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs.
You will be responsible for supporting the lead of the learning support facilities with providing care and support to individual students through planned and differentiated activities.
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience of working with children and young people with SEND or SEMH needs
- Be able to communicate effectively with students, colleagues and parents
- Have experience of working with small groups or on a 1:1 basis
- Be committed to prioritising the needs of the students in all that you do
Your responsibilities will include:
- Offering general classroom support to carry out directed learning activities
- Providing support to individual students through planned and differentiated activities
- Assisting with students’ personal, behavioural and social development through appropriate advice and guidance
As Learning Support Assistant, you will join a growing and supportive team in addition to:
- Enrolment into the LGPS – one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK, with an employer contribution of 21%
- Strong travel links and staff parking
- Close proximity to beaches, supermarkets and coffee shops
- Cycle to work scheme
To Apply: please visit the vacancies section of our website to complete an application form: https://www.tbowa.org/staff/vacancies/support-staff Please email completed application forms to
recruitment@tbowa.org, addressing your covering letter to Mr Paul McKeown,
Principal.
The Bishop of Winchester Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. An enhanced DBS check is also required for all successful applicants. Please be aware that due to the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ legislation we do not accept CVs.
Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 13th August, 2023
About The Bishop of Winchester Academy
The Bishop of Winchester Academy, based in Bournemouth, Dorset, is a Church of England secondary school that prides itself on its curriculum, governance and outstanding student behaviour. Students aged 11-18 experience teaching in new state-of-the-art buildings and have first-class resources at their fingertips. The school operates in an area where there are schools that select for entry on grounds of ability.
The mixed secondary school was opened in September 2010 as a sponsor-led academy. In September 2014, the Bishop of Winchester Academy extended its educational opportunities by opening its own sixth form.
Headteacher
Paul McKeown
Values and vision
The Bishop of Winchester Academy encourages its students to become independent learners, taking responsibility for their own education. This inspires personal confidence and pride in their accomplishments. The school prides itself on its friendly atmosphere and community culture.
The secondary school has excellent facilities and strong Christian values. Students of others faiths and none are also welcomed into the school community.
Ofsted report
“The outstanding curriculum has a significant impact on increasing students’ attendance and enjoyment of learning and on the improvements in their achievement.”
“Students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development permeates the life of the academy.”
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