Learning Support Assistant

Philip Southcote School; New Milton; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Holiday entitlement

Training and development

Wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EＡ

Discount platform

Work-life balance

Family-friendly policies

Free parking

Occupational sick pay

Job summary

The Arnewood School, part of Bourne Education Trust, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students with a range of special educational needs and help them become independent learners.

This term-time, permanent role starts ASAP and offers ongoing training, safeguarding commitments, wellbeing support, and free on-site parking as part of a collaborative, family-friendly school community.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) required.
• Experience supporting learners with diverse needs is desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding of children and safe practice.

Responsibilities

• Support students with special educational needs to become independent learners.
• Familiarise yourself with the needs of supported students.
• Be flexible to meet the demands of a varied school day.
• Demonstrate awareness of safeguarding of children.

Skills

SEN support

Flexibility

Safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join The Arnewood Schoolpart of Bourne Education Trust.

Bourne Education Trust (‘BET’) is a successful multi-academy trust madeup of twenty fourschools (plus eightfurther associate schools), across primary, secondaryand specialist school phases.

BET's strapline 'Transforming schools...changing lives' reflects our shared beliefthat all children, regardless of context or background, deserve a great education. Together we are committedtodeveloping sustainable and ethical environments, promoting social justice and maintaining the highest standards in our behaviours and values. We learn without borders and we are relentless in our efforts to support our pupils through new and innovative ways by embracing new technologies. Digital education is at the forefront of our joint approach and we are resolute in our belief that digital innovation has the ability to enrich and transform reimagining the future of education in our schools.

Details

Position: Teaching Assistant

Contract: Term time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Group benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

• Work alongside students with a range of special educational needs assisting students to take ownership of their work and become independent learners
• Become familiar with the needs of the supported students
• Be prepared to be flexible to meet the demands of a varied school day
• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification).

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.