Learning Support Assistant
Unsted Park School and Sixth Form
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- £16,185 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 16 June 2019
Job overview
Learning Support Assistant (Term Time only)
Reference: PRI26971
Location: Unsted Park School & Sixth Form, Munstead Heath Road, Godalming, Near Guildford, Surrey, GU7 1UW
Priory Group Division: Education & Children's Services
Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary: £16,185 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (term time only)
Unsted Park School is a specialist residential and day school/6th form college for children and young people with high functioning Autistic Spectrum Disorders. We are committed to providing the highest level of education and care in a safe, positive environment that enables each individual to achieve his or her maximum potential.
We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant with the passion, enthusiasm and drive to support our young people in achieving their potential. You will be part of a dedicated and lively team that focuses strongly on the core areas of education, independence and inclusion.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work with class teachers to provide support for young people aged 7 to 19 with complex needs, some of whom may also be on the autistic spectrum. This will be through various subjects and using different communication and engagement techniques. Ideally you will…
- Have experience working with children and young people
- Have passion, enthusiasm and excellent communications skills
- Have high levels of self-motivation
- Be able to show patience and understanding in difficult situations
- Be a positive role model who believes in helping our young people flourish
We will give you…
- An employer who shares the passion for supporting young people meet their full potential
- A team who care and listen
- A safe and fun working environment
- Commitment to developing you and your career
- A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement
What else?
We also offer a number of benefits including online schemes where you can earn cashback, other benefits include;
- Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
- Travel Insurance
- Computing scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Dental Insurance
- Reduced price Gym membership
- Gourmet Society Card
- Healthcare cash plan
- Priory Group Pension
Part of this is making sure this is the right job for you so please feel welcome to visit the school or chat with our team – call 01483 892061 (option 1) and have a chat with Alison Hayes.
We want to invest in you and your future! Find out about our career pathways and how you can make this job your career:
https://www.priorycareerpathways.com/
References
For all roles we require a minimum of two references. References provided must cover the last 3 years, or you are applying to work within our Children’s Homes we will need to request all references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults.
Please be advised that references will be requested prior to interview for all roles within our schools.
About us
From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.
Disclosure
Priory Education Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Closing Date 17/06/2019
About Unsted Park School and Sixth Form
- Unsted Park School and Sixth Form
- Munstead Heath Road, Godalming
- Surrey
- GU7 1UW
- United Kingdom
Through our services at Unsted Park School and Sixth Form, we provide specialist education and care to young people aged 7 to 19 years with high functioning autism, Asperger Syndrome and associated disorders.
Set in the tranquil town of Godalming in Surrey, Unsted Park School offers day or weekly residential placements in a safe, healthy and stimulating environment for any child to learn and move positively onto the next stage of their life.
Ofsted comments include:
- The schools work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding
- Teachers are particularly skilled and have deep subject knowledge which they use to good effect to help students make good progress
- Pupils benefit from a particularly well designed curriculum
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