Learning Support Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount St Joseph Catholic School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (SEN) to help pupils access the curriculum and participate fully in lessons, under the guidance of the class teacher and SEN Co-ordinator.

The role supports safeguarding and inclusion, contributing to a calm, supportive learning environment and the personal development of students within the school community.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN or learning needs.
• Ability to follow guidance from teachers and SEN Coordinators.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to access the curriculum in line with their needs.
• Assist in delivering provisions outlined in statements of SEN.
• Help create and maintain a positive, orderly learning environment.
• Provide support for teaching and learning activities.
• Contribute to students’ development and safeguarding.
• Help keep students safe and support safeguarding practices.
• Promote inclusion of all students.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for Mount St Joseph Catholic School are currently seeking a Learning Support Assistant (SEN). This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

Mount St Joseph is a vibrant secondary school situated in the South of Bolton serving a richly diverse community.

Our ethos is underpinned by the gospel values of serving others, tolerance, compassion and forgiveness.

As a community of learners, believers and friends, we are committed to the spiritual, moral, educational and social development of our community.

We are proud of our team of dedicated staff who provide an inspiring, structured and supportive learning environment, in which every student is challenged to realise their full potential and encouraged to be ambitious for their futures.

The main responsibilities of the role are:

To have the ability to work under the direction/guidance of the class teacher/SEN Co-ordinator to support particular pupil(s) to access the curriculum in the most effective way, appropriate to their needs and understanding.

To assist in the delivery of the provision as outlined in statements of special educational needs.

To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment.

Provide support for teaching and learning activities.

Contribute to students’ development and safeguarding.

Help to keep students safe, including maintaining a safe environment, dealing with accidents, supporting safeguarding.

To promote the inclusion of all students.

What the school offers its staff We can offer:

A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff

Highly effective safeguarding procedures.

A working environment where all feel valued and respected.

Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.

A highly dedicated and inspirational team.

A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.

A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.

Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team

Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution

Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable) 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.

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