Learning Support Assistant

Cambian Group Plc; Towcester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free school meals

Free parking

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Cambian Potterspury Lodge School in Towcester, Northamptonshire, seeks a Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive staff team. The role involves assisting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs within small classes and providing safeguarding and training support.

Ideal candidates will have experience with young people in a classroom, GCSEs in Math and English, and a commitment to safeguarding. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with young people in a classroom environment.
• GCSE level (or equivalent) in Math and English, grade C/4 or above.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and good understanding of what this entails.
• Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities of the role.
• Experience of working with wide range of children including those with ASD/SEND.
• Understanding of principals of child development and learning processes

Skills

Previous experience with young people

Safeguarding knowledge

Understanding classroom roles

Experience with ASD/SEND

Understanding child development

Education

GCSE Math & English (C/4 or above)

Job description

Role: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Cambian Potterspury Lodge School - Towcester, Northamptonshire

Hours: 37.5 per week (Term Time Only)

Salary: £21,257.48 per annum

Class sizes are no more that 6 students.

We are looking to appoint committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join and support our well established and successful staff team at Potterspury Lodge School!

This role is ideal for those who genuinely have a passion for helping children, with a wide range of Special Educational Needs, and also a fantastic opportunity for those considering a career in Teaching to gain valuable first-hand experience. Candidates who are appointed will receive full support and training from colleagues and teachers.

The School

Potterspury Lodge School is an Ofsted registered independent specialist school offering 38 week, term time education for students aged 8 – 16 years old with Autism Spectrum Condition, complex needs and challenging behaviour. The purpose of the school is to prepare students for the demands of adult life through staff expertise and specialist approaches. We provide a nurturing environment that encourages students to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience of working with young people in a classroom environment.
• You will be educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in Math and English, grade C/4 or above.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and good understanding of what this entails.
• Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities of the role.
• Experience of working with wide range of children including those with ASD/SEND.
• Understanding of principals of child development and learning processes

Why work for us?

• Free school meals.
• Free parking.
• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to progress in your career.
• Training opportunities either face to face or online.
• Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
• You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
• Supportive management and senior leads.
• We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK`s biggest care providers.

Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

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