Maths-Specialist LSA
West Heath School
Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- £16,500 per annum-actual salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 2nd September 2019
- Apply by:
- 5 July 2019
Job overview
Monday-Friday 8.30am-3.30pm (Term-Time only, 39 weeks)
Salary- £16,500 per annum (actual salary)
To start 2nd September 2019
We require a dynamic, motivated, pro-active and well-organised individual who has the ability and skills to successfully support the Maths Department.
The position will see you dividing your time between supporting teaching staff, working 1:1 in the classroom or numeracy intervention. There will also be a requirement to cover maths teachers who are off absent/ attending unavoidable meetings. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on pupil’s lives.
All of our learners have EHCP’s and as a school we are proud to promote the development of life skills and social development as equal to academic achievement. West Heath School work towards the end goal of helping students re-integrate into mainstream learning and preparation for adulthood.
Key Requirements
• Full driving licence and use of own vehicle
• Experience of working in schools (preferably SEN)
• Good subject knowledge in maths
• Confident to cover lessons within the department
• Fresh ideas and a good insight into how to support teachers
• Ready to learn new skills
• Willing to learn SEN teaching strategies and techniques
• Proactive, creative and innovative
• Emotionally robust and resilient
• Flexible, engaging and adaptable
Benefits
• Free lunch and refreshments as well as free parking onsite
• Regular mentoring and coaching
• Regular training from internal and external experts
• Career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Discounted venue hire for parties/weddings
Closing Date – Monday 1st July at 3.30pm
Interviews will be held on Friday 5th July
Application Form, Job Descriptions and further details are on our website www.westheathschool.com or contact hr@westheathschool.com for further information.
Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post.
Please note that we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the advertised closing date should we find a suitable candidate.
About West Heath School
Our School
West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access mainstream education.
Our Mission Statement
“REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION”
To support and empower every member of our community in the process of developing the capacity to accept and exercise responsibility; to demonstrate respect for themselves and others; to build and maintain relationships based on trust, respect and integrity; and to be courageous enough to continue to build the resilience necessary to flourish.
Our Values
Respect
Having respect for others, for ourselves and for our environment.
Responsibility
Having the courage to accept responsibility for our own actions and their consequences and taking the necessary action to do what’s right.
Relationships
Being open to the vulnerability that comes from building trusting and respectful relationships, knowing that through connection comes so much of what gives life value.
Resilience
Developing the courage to live life, accepting failure as part of learning and growth, and building the capacity to respond positively to adversity.
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