Learning Support Assistant

Hours: 32.5 hours,

Term time + 5 INSET Days (Additional possibility of part time hours worked across 2/3 days)

Rate of pay: Band C Scale point 5-8 £12.18 - £12.80 per hour. £23,500 - £24,702 (pro rata) + SEN allowance

Contract type: Permanent

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with complex and profound learning difficulties? Do you have experience working with these exceptional individuals? If so, we have the perfect role for you! The Orchard School is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join our team. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our students with their educational and personal development.

We are looking for:

Experience:

We require candidates with previous experience working with children with complex and profound learning difficulties. Your experience in this area will help us provide the best possible support to our students.

Adaptability:

Our ideal candidate is someone who can adapt to different situations and be flexible in their approach. We value individuals who can think on their feet and find creative solutions to challenges.

Reliability:

We need someone we can count on. Our students rely on us to be there for them, so we are looking for individuals who are reliable and committed to their role.

Team Player:

Collaboration is key at The Orchard School. We believe in the power of teamwork and the positive impact it can have on our students. We are looking for candidates who can work well within a team and contribute to our supportive and inclusive environment. We are currently seeking candidates who are available to work 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday during term time. However, we understand that some candidates may only be available for part-time hours. If you are interested in part-time work, please indicate this on your application.

The applicant will need to possess:

• High standards of written and spoken English
• This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for the role
• Appropriate qualifications, as detailed on job specification If you are passionate about supporting children with complex and profound learning difficulties and are ready to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Join our dedicated team at The Orchard School and help us create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you have the experience and passion to join our team, application forms are available

below from the school website and should be returned to SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd Floor

Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 8GS or emailed

to hr.recruitment@sips.co.uk.

If you require more information about how to apply for the post, please call 0121 296 3000.

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. If you provided an email

address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within

28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well

as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

Closing date: Monday 15th January 2024 @ 9am

Shortlisting: Tuesday 16th January 2024

Interviews: Monday 22nd January 2024

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children

and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure

Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post. An online search will be undertaken on

all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you

will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at

the interview.