Learning Support Assistant

Salary:    £17,203 - £18,282 pa (FTE £22,023 - £23,651 pa)  Grade D, Point 15-20 ( Negotiated on appointment, depending on experience and qualifications).

Hours:    32.5 hours per week, 8.45am – 4.00pm.  Some flexibility will be considered around these hours.

Dysart is a vibrant and Ofsted-rated outstanding school for pupils between the ages of 4-19 who have severe and complex learning disabilities, including Autistic Spectrum Conditions.  Our vision places our learners and their families at the heart of everything we do.  If you believe that pupils with SEN have an entitlement to engaging and exciting schooling then we want to hear from you.

Dysart School is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust (OHC & AT) which is a family of specialist education providers. OHC & AT provides a stimulating yet safe learning environment enabling each pupil/student to achieve to their maximum potential whilst managing their specialist and complex physical, health and learning needs.  

Are you interested in supporting young people with severe learning disabilities, including Autism?  We are seeking to recruit Learning Support Assistants who have the drive, creativity and a passion for teaching and learning to join our dedicated and welcoming team.  Experience of working with pupils with SEN is desirable but not essential.  What is imperative is that you have high expectations, a sense of humour, a love of challenge and a determination to make a difference to the lives of our fantastic children. The successful candidates will play a crucial role in supporting our pupils’ learning.

For further information,  please refer to our job description and person specification.  Alternatively  further details please visit the Dysart School Website, or  contact the school either by telephone or by sending an email.  

To apply please download our application form.  Completed application forms must be submitted to apply for this position.

 CV’s are not accepted.  

Please email your completed application form to: recruitment-dysart@dysartschool.org

Closing date:    Thursday 16th July at midday

Interviews:     Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st July  2020

Dysart School is committed to the  safeguarding and protection of children,  an enhanced DBS check will be required for these positions.