Partnership Learning Support Assistant - Stony Dean School

Buckinghamshire Council; Chesham Bois; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative partnership between two successful schools is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant. This role focuses on providing essential support to students with special educational needs, ensuring they can fully engage in mainstream lessons. You will collaborate closely with teachers to develop tailored strategies that foster an inclusive learning environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and possess strong interpersonal skills, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a transformative educational model. Join a team committed to equality and the well-being of every child.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and inspirational character.
• Experience working with students with SEN.

Responsibilities

• Support social, emotional, and learning needs of individual pupils.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to enhance learning experiences.

Skills

Team-player

Compassionate

IT skills (email, Microsoft Office suite)

Experience of working with SEN

Education

Degree in related field (Psychology, Education, Linguistics)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning technologies

Job description

Partnership Learning Support Assistant - Stony Dean School

Location: Amersham

Term time only

Salary Type: Bucks pay

Salary details: Range 3 Full time Equivalent Salary between £28,129 & £30,174 Actual Salary between £20,954 & £22,478

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours p/wk, Term-time only (part-time hours will be considered)

Interviews to be held: Week Commencing 19th May 2025

About us

The partnership model is a first of its kind for Buckinghamshire. It's a partnership between the Amersham School and Stony Dean School, both schools are successful in their own rights and are looking to offer something different for the pupils of Buckinghamshire. The pupils on the Partnership model will have an EHCP and will require a level of support to access a mainstream school. Learners will be fully included in lessons in the Amersham School. The Partnership Learning Support Assistant will provide the support to overcome and remove barriers to learning to make it successful.

To support the social, emotional and learning needs of individual pupils identified on the partnership model. You will work in collaboration with the Partnership model teacher and teachers from Amersham School to provide individual support/strategies for students with a range of SEN. To support in other areas where requested.

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant with excellent interpersonal skills and inspirational character. You will work closely with the Partnership Lead teacher to enhance the learning experience of a small group of students in a classroom setting as well as being confident leading small group activities.

Please see attached job description.

About you

Essential:
Team-player
Committed to equality and care for children
Compassionate
IT skills (email, Microsoft Office suite, learning technologies)
Experience of working with SEN (ASD, MLD, ADD/ADHD etc)

Desirable:
Degree in related field (Psychology, Education, Linguistics)

Other information

Please contact Sharon Jacobs for more information, or the school office for an application form on 01494 762538. Email: [e-mail]

Stony Dean School
Orchard End Avenue
Pineapple Road
Amersham
HP7 9JW

Visits are welcome to either Stony Dean School or the Amersham School.

Closing Date: Thursday 15th May 2025
Interviews: w/c 19th May 2025
Start Date: ASAP

Stony Dean School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references, Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service), PO (Prohibition Order) checks, social media checks and medical clearance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and convictions cautions

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.