Learning Support Assistant
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
St Albans
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade H2 (Scale Point 11) £17,007 per annum (pro-rata)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2018
- Apply by:
- 14 June 2018
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant. You will be joining a growing and dynamic team with experienced, supportive and creative members of staff, dedicated to the teaching and learning of all students.
General Professional Responsibilities include:
· To work with teachers and other members of the Learning Support Department to raise the learning and
attainment of pupils with SEND and EAL, whilst also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
· To assist pupils so that they can access the curriculum, participate in learning and experience a sense of
achievement and wellbeing
· To assist the SENCo in managing and co-ordinating provision for pupils with SEN and/or EAL.
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School is an 11-18 mixed comprehensive school situated on the outskirts of St. Albans. The school is a vibrant place of activity, inclusivity and kindness. This environment allows children to flourish and grow in confidence with every passing day.
The school is in a very positive stage of development, endorsed by its recent ‘Good’ Ofsted rating in June 2016. The SEND department has a dynamic position within the school and inclusion is at the heart of its mission statement.
Please contact the Senco, Mrs Frances Martin (martinf@nbs.herts.sch.uk) for an informal conversation or to arrange a visit.
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School is committed to safeguarding, actively promoting British values and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to the development of community cohesion and the prevention of extremism and radicalisation. All applicants will be required to have an Enhanced DBS Check.
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About Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
- Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
- Colney Heath Lane, St. Albans
- Hertfordshire
- AL4 0TT
- United Kingdom
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School is a mixed, comprehensive, Roman Catholic secondary school with sixth form situated in St Albans, Hertfordshire. It is also part of The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust (DOWAT), which sponsors eleven faith schools in the Diocese of Westminster.
The School's last Ofsted Inspection in November 2023 rated Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School as 'Outstanding'.
The School's recent Catholic Schools Inspectorate Section 48 Inspection - March 2023 rated Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School as 'Outstanding'.
We are a school with a fresh mindset. We are unashamedly aspirational and ambitious for all. We pledge to work tirelessly to achieve our aim of quality and excellence in all that we do. We have high aspirations for every student and we are very aware that each child has one opportunity to achieve their potential. We take our role in providing the best environment for them to discover who they are and their mission in life very seriously.
Importantly we also want our students to enjoy their education; to be happy, safe and secure and to grow in God's love so that when they leave the school they are equipped to change the world and make it a better place.
Our staff play an important role in shaping the culture and ethos at Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School. They ensure students learn in a safe and supportive environment where strong relationships are formed.
Focussing on skills, aspirations and positive values is just as important for staff as it is for pupils. Staff are encouraged to develop their skills and are offered training opportunities to enhance their leadership potential.
We acknowledge the enormous role played by our parents in supporting the school and their children. We are privileged to have such wonderful people working with us. Our partnership with them is undoubtedly our greatest strength and we recognise that everything we do builds on their roles and examples as prime educators of their children.
We promise to Nurture our students to Believe in themselves and develop their relationship with God to Succeed in life.
Headteacher
Mr. Declan Linnane
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