Learning Support Assistant for visually impaired students

Fairfield High School; West of England; Sur place; GBP 23 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

CPD support

Onsite parking

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Tests

Résumé du poste

Fairfield High School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support visually impaired students. The role is 37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 inset days, with a temporary maternity cover. Salary £23,459 - £25,004 per year, actual figure based on experience.

The successful candidate will work in whole class settings and small group interventions, with SENDCO and LSAs, taking an active role in administrative support and pupil records, including SIMS/CPOMS, and liaising with families.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with visually impaired students.
• Ability to maintain student files and records (SIMS, CPOMS) if applicable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsabilités

• Support students’ learning in lessons.
• Familiarise students with the school building and systems.
• Adapt class materials to support student access.
• Communicate with students’ families.

Connaissances

Experience with VI students

Initiative

Team collaboration

Description du poste

About Fairfield High School

At Fairfield, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic learning environment where every student can thrive.

Our dedicated team of educators is passionate about delivering a broad and balanced curriculum that not only meets the highest academic standards but also promotes creativity, critical thinking, and a love for life‑long learning. We believe in nurturing the unique talents and abilities of each student, ensuring they are well‑prepared for the challenges of the future.

As part of Excalibur Academies Trust, we benefit from shared expertise and strong governance, whilst maintaining our own unique identity, values and deep community focus.

The Role

Fairfield High School is seeking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant for visually impaired students for 37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 Inset Days. You will join a well established team with a SENDCO, Deputy SENDCO, SEND Manager and LSAs. This is a temporary post for maternity cover.

Actual salary for 37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 Inset days is £23,459 - £25,004 per year.

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work in whole class settings and small group intervention, working mainly but not exclusively, with visually impaired young people. The successful candidate should have experience of working with students with difficulties in cognition and learning and/or social, emotional and mental health difficulties and/or communication and interaction, however, training can be given for the right person who is interested and enthusiastic about working with and supporting students. You should also possess a high degree of initiative, be able to work independently and as part of a faculty team. The role will also support the SENDCO in terms of providing regular administrative support, e.g. maintaining student files, updating SIMS records, CPOMS records, support with agency referral forms, support with Annual Review paperwork

Duties to include:

• Supporting student’s learning in lessons
• Building student’s familiarity with our building and systems
• Some adaptation of class materials supplied by teachers to support student’s access
• Communicating with student’s family

Training can be given from visual impairment specialists.

You should possess a high degree of initiative, be able to work independently and as part of a faculty team.

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this role.

Benefits:

• Support on Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Supportive colleagues and SLT
• Eager and motivated students
• Excellent Pension Scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme for support and Shared Services staff)
• Onsite Canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking & Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Eye Tests
• Career development opportunities within school and across the Trust
• Flexible Family Friendly Policies

Note:

Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

If you would like to find out more about working at Fairfield High School, please follow this link to the recruitment pages on our website Recruitment - Fairfield High School