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Advantage Schools; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The Rushmere Park Academy is seeking a caring and enthusiastic SEN Learning Support Assistant to provide direct classroom support for pupils, notably in Early Years. The role supports learners with a range of needs within a nurturing environment and promotes equity and education for all children.

Key duties include building relationships with pupils, supporting classroom and lunch-time activities, assisting with IEPs, and upholding safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop nurturing and professional relationships with pupils
• Support pupils to engage in both class and lunch time activities
• Work as part of the wider staff team across the lunch period
• Support pupils with activities outlined in their Individual Education Plan
• Show an active understanding of the safeguarding issues associated with working in schools

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant (Early Years)

SEN Learning Support Assistant (Early Years)

The Rushmere Park Academy is looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic member of staff to provide direct classroom support for pupils, particularly for some of our SEN learners.

We are committed to supporting the range of individual needs within our nursery, mainstream school and specialist resource provision and we therefore seek out adults who value equity and education for all children. This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate who’s passionate about supporting the learning and development of our fantastic young pupils and would like to increase their experience of working in an OFSTED rated ‘good’ school environment that supports pupils with a variety of needs.

Key Duties:

Develop nurturing and professional relationships with pupils

Support pupils to engage in both class and lunch time activities

Work as part of the wider staff team across the lunch period

Support pupils with activities outlined in their Individual Education Plan

Show an active understanding of the safeguarding issues associated with working in schools

Job specifics:

Start date: With immediate effect or following a notice period

Contract: Part time, Fixed term 1 year, Term time + inset days, 39 weeks per year, 30 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8:30am – 3:00pm with 30 minutes for lunch

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding and welfare of children is paramount and all our staff share this view. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding and child protection checks including with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.