2 Specialist Learning Support Assistant for Additional Resource Provision

Teaching Vacancies; Whitmore; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent primary school in Whitmore is looking for committed and enthusiastic Specialist Learning Support Assistants. The role involves supporting children with complex needs, including Autism and speech-language development. Ideal candidates should have strong team skills and relevant qualifications. The school offers a supportive environment with professional development opportunities and is committed to safeguarding. Join us in making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Generous local government pension scheme

Excellent professional development opportunities

Supportive school community

Qualifications

• Strong ability to communicate clearly and follow directions.
• Experience with children with SEND including Autism and developmental delays.
• Awareness of the SEND Code of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning journey of children with complex needs.
• Engage with children using various developmental programs.
• Promote high expectations of achievement and behaviour.

Skills

Team skills

Dedication to promoting high standards

Knowledge of SEND children's development

Compassion and patience

Engagement with children

Partnership with parents

Education

Qualification equivalent to GCSE or NVQ Level 3 in English and Maths

Level 3 in Childcare (desirable)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team of professionals at Burnt Ash Primary School. We are seeking to appoint committed and enthusiastic Specialist Learning Support Assistants to support the learning journey of children with a range of complex needs within the Additional Resources Provision. The ideal candidate will have secure knowledge and understanding of supporting children with various needs including Autism, speech and language and early play skills. The ideal candidate will be passionate about joining our forward thinking and outstanding team and who share our school’s vision and passion for high aspiration and achievement for all.

Burnt Ash Primary School has excellent standards of both achievement and behaviour. Our results place us within the top 10% of schools across the country and we frequently have our inclusive practice acknowledged by nationally recognised organisations – Challenge Partners, Team London and the Mayor of London.

The successful candidates will have:

• Strong team skills – be able to follow directions, use initiative and communicate clearly
• Outstanding practice and be dedicated to promoting high standards in learning.
• Secure knowledge of SEND children’s development.
• Compassion, patience and dedication to an inclusive ethos, with a strong record of engaging children.
• High expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour regardless of their starting points or needs.
• Enthusiasm for working in partnership with parents, Governors, and the wider community.
• Full and relevant qualification equivalent to GCSE or NVQ Level 3 in English and Maths
• It is desirable that the ideal candidate will have Level 3 in Childcare
• Experience of delivering agreed Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy, SCERTS, ELKAN and other programmes
• Relevant experience of working with children with SEND such as Autism, developmental delay and other SEND across the primary age range
• An awareness of the SEND Code of Practice

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• The opportunity to develop in an outstanding learning environment.
• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Opportunities to share your talents and support others.
• A caring and supportive school community which is culturally diverse and inclusive.
• A supportive and knowledgeable team within the school.
• Full access to generous local government pension scheme and benefits.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.