Post 16 Learning Support Assistant

Coxlease School, Clay Hill, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7DE

Hours: 37.5 per week - term time only

Due to the continued development and expansion of our Post 16 provisions which are part of the services offered by Aspris Lyndhurst and Coxlease School, an opportunity has arisen for a new Learning Support Assistant within this field. 

Coxlease School, based in the heart of the new forest is an ‘Outstanding’ school which caters for pupils with Emotional, Social and Mental Health needs (ESMH), and who can present with significantly challenging behaviours.

Aspris Children’s Services (an independent company which was formally Priory Education and Children’s Services) is one of the UK’s leading independent providers of specialist care and education for a reason. We recruit some of the most committed people the sector.

The current Post 16 Learning Support Assistant role will be based across our Post 16 provision, The Hub in Totton, The Skills centre in New Milton and will also include support in local college's including Brockenhurst College, City College Southampton and Sparsholt College.  The role will involve elements of lone working and travelling between sites, so a manual driving licence is essential.

The role will require flexibility in the working day as start and finish times may vary.

The role will include:

• Academic support for learners including the support and implementation of Literacy and Numeracy curriculums;
• Support for learners accessing external providers (local college provisions);
• Work and support in vocational activities including Vocational Studies (New Milton), Catering and Hospitality (New Milton) and Construction (Totton).

The school is looking for someone that:

• Has excellent communication skills;
• Has excellent literacy and Numeracy skills;
• Is resilient to the challenges of working with pupils with SEN;
• Has a good sense of humour.

Aspris 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 the Disclosure & Barring Service

What do you get in return?

• A generous salary
• Being part of a company that invests in you and your team for personal and professional development
• Reward and discount schemes
• Pension
• Enhanced DBS fee paid
• Access to a holiday package
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing support.

References

For all roles we require a minimum of two references.  References provided must cover the last 3 years, for all of our services we will need to request all references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our schools.

About us

Our UK specialist schools, colleges, children’s homes and fostering agency provide the highest standards of support to children with a range of needs. This includes autism, learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties and supporting some of society’s most vulnerable children. With a large national footprint, as well as education services in the Middle East, this also offers significant and exciting development and progression opportunities for our staff.

Disclosure

Aspris Education & Children's 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. Aspris Education and Children's services will cover the cost of a DBS.