SEN Learning Support Assistant

Salary (actual): £14,078 to £14,332 p.a., inclusive of London weighting;

Grade: 3;

Work Hours: 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday;

Work Pattern: Term time only – 38 weeks per annum;

Contract: Temporary – maternity cover up to July 2022;

Holiday: equivalent of 32 days holiday per annum pro-rated (inclusive of bank holidays);

Pension: 25% employer’s contribution.

West Drayton Academy is a large, friendly and vibrant multi-cultural three-form entry primary school and part of The Park Federation Academy Trust.

Our partnership with The Park Federation Academy Trust means there are a host of professional development opportunities that will further your own skills, knowledge and expertise.

We are seeking to appoint two SEN Learning Support Assistants, who have high expectations of themselves, colleagues and pupils, and are committed to improving the lives of our children.

We are looking for individuals who:

• have experience of supporting young people;
• are proactive, positive, calm and flexible;
• have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills;
• are committed to working as part of a team;are resilient;
• share our vision and aims for all of our pupils;
• are dedicated and committed to the success of the school.

For the right candidate, we will offer

• extensive support and CPD;
• the opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust;
• a welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team;
• an ambitious and dynamic Senior leadership Team;
• a dedicated Governing Body;
• supportive parents and children who are keen to learn;
• an employee assistance programme (EAP).

We warmly welcome candidates coming to visit the school prior to application; please contact the school to arrange.

Application Instructions: The completed form should be returned to recruitment@theparkfederation.org or posted to the HR Department,  c/o James Elliman Academy, Elliman Avenue, Slough SL2 5BA by the closing date.

Closing Date: Friday 29th October 2021

Interviews: From week commencing 1st November 2021

CVs will not be accepted

West Drayton Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.