SEND Learning Support Assistant

Do you want to be part of a progressive team of professionals who are dedicated to children and their education?

An exciting opportunity to join us as a 1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant at Wheatfield primary School.

Your opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity in our school and we are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as a 1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring team member to play a key role in supporting a child with communication difficulties on a 1:1 basis. You will work under the guidance of the class teacher and the SENDCo. 

About Wheatfield primary School

Wheatfield Primary is a one-form entry in Wokingham, Berkshire. Learning and teaching is at the heart of everything that we do. We aim to inspire and engage pupils who will then go on to fulfil and exceed their potential. We pride ourselves in being a small school where all children are known, valued and have their individual needs recognised and met. We grow and learn together each year and our children are integral to the development of the school, its curriculum and learning environment. Wheatfield primary School opened its doors for the first time in September 2014. We encourage children to:

• Be confident

• Be respectful

• Be adventurous, brave and true

• Be positive

• Be happy and

• Do the best that you can do

With an engaged and active community, this is an exciting time to join our school.

What we are looking for

• A colleague with experience in supporting children with additional needs on a 1:1 basis

• Someone with high expectations who is committed to raising the achievement of all children

• Someone who can think of their feet and adapt strategies in order to make learning opportunities accessible

• The ability to use a variety of strategies to engage and support children in their learning (Makaton is desirable but not essential as we can offer training)

• A collaborative professional with the ability to contribute to provision planning

• An excellent role model to children, colleagues and parents, exemplifying our core principle of kindness

• A positive, open-minded professional actively supportive of the ethos, vision and values of the school

• A member of the team who is able to build strong relationships with the many stakeholders in a school

• A colleague who is flexible, positive and open-minded

Why work at Wheatfield Primary School

• You will be part of a progressive group of professional’s intent on building a successful new school.

• You will be able to work in Wokingham, a diverse, inclusive, vibrant and growing community.

• You will be part of the GLF family of schools, a trust with a clear education vision and focus on securing improvement through professional development.

• As part of the GLF community of schools, you can expect excellent professional development and strong support.

Thrive in a career at GLF Schools

GLF Schools is a dynamic, forward thinking and rapidly expanding Academy Trust with many career opportunities for new and existing staff.

Each school in our Trust has its own individual identity, while benefiting from the expertise that comes from dedicated and experienced regional and Trust teams. Our schools serve to meet the needs of its own local community yet all are united in their core purpose of providing an outstanding educational experience. GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish. Our offer includes:

• Continuous Professional Development

• Work life and family friendly policies

• Flexible Working

• Staff Wellbeing

• Career Pathways and Talent Management

The Details

Start date: As soon as possible

Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus INSET days)

Salary: GLF Associate 2 pay scale Pro Rata: GLF Associate 2 pay scale Pro Rata: £13,979 to £16,387 (depending on experience) 

Closing date for applications: You will be notified if you have been successfully shortlisted for an interview. 

Interview date: Interviews will be arranged on application

Contact

We positively encourage informal visits and look forward to showing you around our schools. To arrange an appointment, please call the school office 0118-9896950.