Learning Support Assistant
Lavender Lodge School
Merton
- £16,000 - £21,000 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- LSA Level 1 - £16,000 to £18,000 per annum LSA level 2 - £19,000 to £21,000 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 17 April 2022
Job overview
Eagle House School (Mitcham) is an independent specialist co-educational day school providing primary and early year’s education for learners, aged 4 to 11 years with an autism spectrum disorder (including Aspergers syndrome) and associated social and communication difficulties. Many of our learners have complex needs and behaviour associated with their autism.
We are currently seeking enthusiastic, reliable, hard -working and flexible Learning Support Assistant’s to join our established specialist autism primary school including our early years team.
The position will involve:
- Supporting Class teachers to offer a broad-based, appropriate curriculum
- Assisting with the supervision of children outside of classroom activities e.g. meal times and recreation times
We are looking for Learning Support Assistants who have:
- an understanding of/interest in autism
- experience of working with children or vulnerable adults in an education or care setting
- an ability to work as part of a team and to use their initiative to support and implement the Eagle House approach to helping pupils who have a range of needs associated with having autism
- a passion for supporting children to help them manage their challenging behaviours and an ability to stay very calm in challenging situations
- GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths
Hours will be Monday to Thursday 8.15am to 4.00pm and Friday 8.15am to 3.30pm, during term time only.
Benefits we can offer:
- Private Health Care Plan
- Onsite Health & Wellbeing advisor – offering free fitness sessions weekly
- Parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Whole school and group events
- CPD funding
Eagle House Group is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all of its employees to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Service.
We are proud to be part of Witherslack Group, the leading provider of inspirational education and care to children and young people, resulting in life changing experiences and countless stories of success. Witherslack Group provide specialist education and care for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties (autistic spectrum conditions; Asperger’s Syndrome; speech, language and communication needs), ADHD and complex learning needs.
To apply for the role please complete an application form found on our website or contact the Human Resources Department on 0208 770 7788 or email Alice.Greaves@Witherslackgroup.co.uk. CVs will not be accepted; only applications submitted on the Eagle House Group application form will be considered.
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About Lavender Lodge School
We are an independent co-educational Day school providing specialised education for children aged 4-12 years who hold statements of Special Educational Needs for Autistic Spectrum Disorders and associated social and communication difficulties.
We aim to be much more than just a school and are unique in our multi-disciplinary approach to working with children with Autistic Specrtum Disorders. We believe we can develop the global needs of our children, not just their education. We value the contribution each child and young person brings to the life of our school. Our aim is to unlock the full potential of each child by striving to create a school day that is motivating, rewarding and purposeful for each individual pupil. We recognise that successful learning is achieved through fun and positive experiences. Our school is a community in which everyone works happily and purposely together
It is our vision that by the end of their time at Lavender Lodge, all our children will have a sense of achievement, raised self esteem and will leave us with a positive attitude to future life and learning.
Our whole school ethos and vision
At Lavender Lodge school every pupil is valued as an individual
Our school provides a safe, secure and positive environment
Our school is welcoming and accepting
We strive to create a motivating school environment where learning is encouraged through participation and enjoyment.
We encourage enquiring minds by providing meaningful learning opportunities
We encourage our children to communicate with confidence
We promote effective and supportive relationships with parents and carers
Our school is a centre of expertise and excellence in the field of Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Our school is non-denominational but has an ethos which is Christian in character. We welcome children from all
religious denominations and faiths.
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