Learning Support Assistant Level 1

Luton Borough Council; Luton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join its team. This role is pivotal in providing support to pupils with diverse learning needs, ensuring they receive the best possible educational experience. The school values a holistic approach to education and offers flexible working hours, making it an appealing opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in young people's lives. If you're ready to inspire and motivate students in a supportive environment, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Passion for education and high aspirations for young people.
• Ability to engage pupils in motivating and creative learning.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with moderate to profound learning difficulties.
• Engage pupils in stimulating learning opportunities.

Skills

Engagement with pupils

Creative learning strategies

Communication skills

Education

Relevant educational qualifications

Job description

About Us

The Chiltern School is an Area Special School in Central Bedfordshire. Our school offers all through education from 3-19 years. Our experienced staff provide stimulating learning opportunities addressing the needs of pupils with moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties. Many of our pupils have associated needs which include communication and social interaction, physical, sensory and medical. The Chiltern School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and all posts within school are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check from the Disclosure and barring service. We are required to conduct online searches about shortlisted candidates in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. By applying you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted as part of the shortlisting process. We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

About The Job

Salary: £18,091.91-£18,663.98

Hours per week: 32.5, Term time

The Chiltern School aspires to be a forward thinking ‘Centre of Excellence’, where we put the pupils at the heart of all decision making. We endeavour to take a holistic approach, valuing the whole child. We are looking for Learning Support Assistant Level 1 staff. We can offer flexible working hours for this post.

About You

If you are passionate about education, have high aspirations for young people and you have the ability to engage pupils in motivating and creative learning, come and join our talented team. Please visit our website to apply using our application form.

Application process

• PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA LBC WEBSITE, SEE LINK BELOW**
  
  

Please visit our website to apply https://chiltern.beds.sch.uk/current-vacancies/ Closing Date - 18th May 2025 Interview Date - 3rd & 5th June 2025

Additional Information

Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English. CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post meets the definition of ‘Regulated Activity’ as defined in the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for an enhanced DBS check to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.