Learning Support Assistant Level 2

Prenton High School for Girls; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Prenton High School for Girls in Birkenhead is seeking a Learning Support Assistant Level 2 to support SEND students across the curriculum. This permanent post is 32.5 hours per week across 5 days, during term-time plus one week, with duties spanning classroom support and learner development.

The successful candidate will work with teaching staff to meet physical, intellectual, social and educational needs, demonstrate strong teamwork and classroom skills, and participate in safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEND.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the teaching staff in meeting the needs of SEND students.
• Demonstrate strong classroom skills and teamwork.
• Contribute to safeguarding and safer recruitment checks as required.

Skills

SEND support

Job description

Learning Support Assistant Level 2

32.5 hours per week over 5 days

Permanent

Term-Time plus 1 week (39 weeks per year)

NJC Pay Scale Band D £26,847-£27,274 (actual based on 39 weeks £21,031-£21,366)

Required as soon as possible

The Governors are looking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and highly motivated Learning Support Assistant to work with our SEND students.

The successful candidate will support and enhance the work of the teaching staff in meeting the physical, intellectual, social, and educational needs of our SEND students. You should be able to demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and possess strong classroom skills.

If you are committed to supporting children and young people and enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

In return, we offer a welcoming, supportive and forward-thinking working environment, excellent opportunities for professional development and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and governors to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, alongside a range of other safer recruitment checks.

Shortlisted candidates may also be subject to online searches of publicly available information, including social media platforms such as Facebook, X and Instagram. Applicants are required to disclose any relevant unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and have policies in place to ensure that all applicants and staff are treated fairly and have equal opportunities.

Closing Date: Monday 23 November 9am

Interviews: w/c 23 November

Prenton High School for Girls, Hesketh Avenue, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 6RR.

Tel: [phone]

Headteacher Mrs L Ayling BA (Hons) PGCE NPQH