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Teaching Vacancies; Billericay; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/$

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Job summary

Inspire and transform learning at Harris Academy Billericay by appointing a Learning Support Assistant to support children with SEND. The role offers a salary of £16,703.90-£16,960.45 for 28.75 hours/week over 38 weeks/year.

The successful candidate will have GCSE level qualifications, know how to support pupils with social and emotional difficulties, communicate clearly, and have knowledge of Microsoft software. Experience with disadvantaged students is a plus.

Qualifications

• Qualifications to GCSE Level standard or equivalent.
• Knowledge and understanding of pupils with social and emotional difficulties that may impact upon their behaviour.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software.
• Some knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Attending to the child's personal needs and implementing related personal programmes, including social, health, physical hygiene and welfare matters.
• Working with the class teacher and Inclusion Manager to support the implementation of person centred planning and targets for SEND children.
• Liaising with appropriate external SEND or health professionals to ensure that advice on provision for individual SEND children is effectively implemented.
• Supervising and supporting SEND children ensuring their safety and access to learning.
• Establishing good relationships with all children, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
• Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all children.

Skills

GCSE Level standard

SEND knowledge

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Education

GCSE Level standard or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Inspire and transform learning with us at Harris Academy Billericay. We are currently looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support children with SEND.

The actual salary for this role will be £16,703.90-£16,960.45 (28.75 hours per week, 38 weeks per year).

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Qualifications to GCSE Level standard or equivalent
• Knowledge and understanding of pupils with social and emotional difficulties that may impact upon their behaviour
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of Microsoft software
• Some knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds

What the school offers its staff

Through a broad and challenging curriculum, expert teaching and rich opportunities beyond the classroom, we seek to make those words a reality for every student. When Ofsted visited the academy, inspectors recognised many of the qualities on which we continue to build: students who enjoy learning, treat one another and adults with respect, and benefit from an ambitious curriculum and high expectations. A strong sense of belonging is fundamental to this. We want every student to feel safe, known and valued, while understanding that being part of our community also brings high expectations. Every young person should feel that they belong here and that their success matters. We are proud of the reputation Harris Academy Billericay enjoys within our local community and of the trust families place in us. Many members of staff choose to send their own children here, which speaks powerfully about their belief in the academy. Our responsibility is to build on these strengths while continuing to ask how we can be even better for the young people we serve.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, an Annual Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Further details about the role

As Learning Support Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Attending to the child's personal needs and implementing related personal programmes, including social, health, physical hygiene and welfare matters
• Working with the class teacher and Inclusion Manager to support the implementation of person centred planning and targets for SENDchildren
• Liaising with appropriate external SEND or health professionals to ensure that advice on provision for individual SEND children is effectively implemented
• Supervising and support SENDchildren ensuring their safety and access to learning
• Establishing good relationships with all children, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
• Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of allchildren

As part of making reasonable adjustments, it will sometimes be necessary to direct LSAs to support children's intimate care needs in line with the academy Intimate Care Policy and to maintain their health, safety and personal dignity.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.