Learning Support Assistant
OneSchool Global UK Ridgeway Campus
Ridgeway
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- Expired
- Salary:
- £14,500
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- February 2019
- Apply by:
- 11 January 2019
Job overview
Focus Learning Trust is part of OneSchool Global, one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world. With schools in 18 countries worldwide, our 10,000 students are benefiting from the amazing results of global collaboration and cutting-edge educational methods.
Due to stable growth our team are now looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to join our Focus School Ridgeway Campus, on a full time, permanent basis to work term time only. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and highly motivated LSA to provide support for SEND students and assist the Learning Support Coordinator where necessary.
Our schools offer achievement, opportunity and professional challenge to our students within a supportive environment. The students have a passion and desire to excel in learning. We are looking for conscientious and hard-working individuals who are passionate about education, pay meticulous attention to detail and who wish to maintain our environment to the highest standard. Our goal is to become a leading edge school in every aspect.
Key Responsibilities:
- To provide in class support to SEND students under the direction of the Learning Support Coordinator
- To work with teachers to support the learning, educational progress and inclusion of pupil(s) with an EHCP
- Organise and manage all necessary resources and an appropriate learning environment
- Assess, manage and deliver learning support to SEND students using knowledge and specialist skills
- To act as a Key Worker for identified pupils, regularly liaising with parents and staff to ensure progress against Learning Plan targets
- To work closely with allocated pupils, understanding how to motivate and encourage them to achieve and progress through the development of their Attributes, Skills and Knowledge (ASK)
- Encourage pupils to interact and work co-cooperatively with others and engage in all activities through support of their Attributes, Skills and Knowledge
- To build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently and be concerned for their development as learners, supporting them and responding to their individual needs
- Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies
- Work within an established discipline policy to anticipate and manage behavior constructively, promoting self-control and independence
- To be familiar with the school curriculum, the age related expectations of pupils and main teaching methods for age ranges in which you are involved
The successful applicant will:
- Be adaptable, resilient and have a desire to make a lasting difference to the lives of our students
- Have relevant qualifications or experience working in a school with pupils requiring additional support
- Enjoy being part of a supportive team
- Be caring and enthusiastic
- Respect the school’s Ethos and Values
In return we offer:
- Enthusiastic and respectful students
- Modest class sizes
- An already successful school with excellent and outstanding aspects
- A strong team of specialist staff
- Support from colleagues within the network of Focus regional schools
- New exciting concepts in education, which include Self-Directed Learning across all Focus Schools
For more information about Focus Learning Trust or specific information relating to our Campus please visit http://ridgeway.focus-school.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn at Focus Learning Trust
For an informal discussion or for an application pack please e-mail flt.recruit@focus-school.com
Closing Date for application forms: Friday 11th January 2019
Interviews will be held: Thursday 24th January 2019
NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE
Focus School Ridgeway Campus is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.
We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2018 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About OneSchool Global UK Ridgeway Campus
- OneSchool Global UK Ridgeway Campus
- Ridge Way, Scunthorpe
- Lincolnshire
- DN17 1BS
- United Kingdom
The start of the new school year sees our transition from the Victorian school in Cottingham to a new 40,000 sq ft state-of-the-art facility in Scunthorpe. This excellent facility provides a technology-rich learning environment to assist our self-directed students from Y3 – Y13 to excel at the broad range of national curriculum subjects available. Up-to-date and current innovative use of technology enables our students to access a wider curriculum and team of professionals.
We are on a journey of continuous improvement and our vision is to be outstanding in all facets of the school from the academic results, to the pastoral care and wellbeing of the pupils.
Why should I work at OneSchool Global UK Ridgeway Campus?
- Top 100 school for GCSE Results 2017, placed 32nd in the country.
- Good school with many outstanding features.
- Positive team atmosphere.
- Confident and experienced staff with a growth mindset.
- Very welcoming team at Ridgeway Campus, everyone makes you feel at home from the outset.
- A strong system of support in place for new staff.
Focus Learning Trust was established as a registered charity in 2003 for the advancement of education, primarily providing leadership and support to its network of 23 UK, non-selective, independent schools which are registered as schools with a religious character, following the national curriculum.
We are part of the OneSchool Global network – one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world. With schools in 20 countries worldwide, our 9000 students are benefiting from the amazing results of global collaboration and cutting-edge educational methods.
In April 2019, the entire OneSchool entity rebranded globally, hence our new look and our name change from Focus School to OneSchool Global UK. This better reflects our teaching and learning strategy and makes us truly one global school.
Campus Principal: Mr James Harrison
Number of Campus Staff: 30
Number of Students: 205
Vision & Values:
“A global education ecosystem that develops life-ready students who learn how to learn.”
In coming to this school each student, parent and staff member shall uphold the values of the School:
- Integrity - uprightness and honesty;
- Care and Compassion – kindness, consideration and generosity to the whole community;
- Respect – for all people, property, opinions and those in authority;
- Responsibility – for our actions, progress and the environment;
- Commitment – to self-discipline and the pursuit of excellence.
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