Learning Support Assistant Fixed Term - Worthing High School

West Sussex County Council; Worthing; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Worthing High School, part of West Sussex County Council, seeks an Inclusion Support role to provide targeted support for students on the Inclusion Support Register within mainstream classes, collaborating with teaching staff.

The postholder will work with individuals and groups, may lead small group provision, and must uphold safeguarding, equality and excellence in service delivery. 29.2 hours per week, fixed-term term-time only.

Qualifications

• Maintain high professional standards following quality assurance systems.
• Relate well to all students ensuring their needs are met.
• Put the needs of the student first.
• Develop effective and supportive relationships with colleagues.
• Be clear, concise and fluent in written and oral communication.
• Remain calm and self-controlled under pressure, adapt to change.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Align with school policies and ensure activities comply with them.
• Undertake training and development to deliver outstanding service.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Work with students in mainstream classes alongside teaching colleagues.
• Support individual students and groups within the Inclusion Team.
• Potential to lead some small group provision.

Skills

Professional standards

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Calm under pressure

Equality & safeguarding

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Willingness to training

Job description

About Us

South Downs Education Trust (SDET) is a dynamic and growing Multi-Academy Trust
(MAT) committed to delivering exceptional educational outcomes across our schools.
Currently comprising two schools, we have ambitious plans to expand by incorporating
at least two additional schools in the near future. We are seeking a skilled and
proactive People Manager to drive our people strategy and support our growth.

Community

By working as one, we share expertise and achieve more for our schools.

Resilience

We prioritise the wellbeing of students and staff, fostering a culture of care, balance, and strength.

Integrity

We act with honesty and stay true to our values in all that we do.

Respect

We celebrate individuality and encourage everyone to bring their unique strengths and perspectives.

Excellence

We are committed to delivering the very highest standards in education.

Job Details

Salary: Grade 4 points 5 - 6 - £25,835 - £25,989 (full time)

Actual salary: at 29.2 hours per week £17,394 - £17,670 pro rata

Contract Type: Fixed Term - Term time only

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 08:30 - 3:10

Location: Worthing High School

Interviews: TBC

Could you provide support and guidance for our students on the Inclusion Support Register?

We are seeking a confident, well organised and self-motivated individual with good
interpersonal skills.

The successful applicant will be a valued member of the Inclusion Team, working with students in mainstream classes, alongside teaching colleagues. The focus of the support is for both individual students and groups.

The postholder may also be involved in taking the lead in some small group provision.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• An ability to maintain high professional standards and the ability to follow quality
  assurance systems
• An ability to relate well to all students ensuring that their needs are met
• An ability to put the needs of the student first
• An ability to develop effective and supportive relationships with colleagues
• An ability to be clear, concise and fluent in both written and oral communication
• Proven ability to remain calm and self-controlled under pressure, reacting well to
  change and remaining positive setbacks
• An ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to the WHS Equality
• Policy and to ensure all activities are consistent with it
• Prepared to undertake training/development as required
• Show commitment to continuous personal learning and development which
  supports the delivery of outstanding service
• Worthing High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
  children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
  commitment

What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive and helpful attitude towards staff, students and parents
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to high standards of work.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Respect for confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Alignment with the school’s ethos and values.
• Willingness to engage in training and continuous development.
• Commitment to providing excellent service to pupils, families, and other staff

Further Information

Worthing HighSchool and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

The reference number for this role is SCHO02926.