Learning Support Assistant

Moulsham High School; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Moulsham High School is inviting applications for a Learning Support Assistant to support students on the SEND Register and help them access the curriculum. The role is primarily classroom-based, with occasional small group or 1:1 interventions, contributing to an inclusive, high-performing school environment.

Visits to the school before applying are welcome. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding requirements; there are two vacancies.

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting SEND students.

Responsibilities

• Support students on the SEND Register to access the curriculum.
• Time in the classroom with occasional small group or 1:1 interventions.
• Contribute to a high performing, inclusive school environment.
• Post is subject to enhanced DBS check and safeguarding requirements.
• There are two vacancies.

Job description

Moulsham High School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child's journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff's development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.

About the role:

If you enjoy working with young people in a secondary educational setting and would like to join a forward-thinking Student Support Team, then this may be the post for you!

We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant who is committed to supporting the students on our SEND Register to access the curriculum. Most of the time the successful candidate's time will be spent in the classroom, but some small group or individual intervention may also form part of this role.

The Student Support Team is highly successful with all SEND students achieving at least 8 G.C.S.E 's at the end of Year 11.

Visits to the school prior to application are most welcome.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and is not suitable for anyone barred in any way from working with children. There are two available vacancies for this position.

Work Schedule:

28.75 Hours per week (Monday to Friday), Term Time only

Moulsham High School is a thriving, inclusive community that welcomes students, parents, staff and visitors from all backgrounds. Our ethos is for students of all abilities and backgrounds to feel valued so that they can reach their potential, not only as students but also as well -rounded individuals who are prepared for life in the modern world and can contribute positively to their local and wider communities.

We are a high performing comprehensive school where the quality of education is outstanding and the 'behaviour is calm and the atmosphere is productive and positive, making it a nice place to be.' (Ofsted 2020).

Moulsham High School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child's journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.