Supply Learning Support Assistant - Farley Hill

Addington School; Luton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A special educational institution in Luton is seeking Supply Learning Support Assistants to provide flexible support in classrooms. The role involves adapting to different pupils' needs, covering classes during staff absences, and contributing to a high-quality educational environment. Candidates should possess a caring attitude and commitment to supporting students with special educational needs. This position provides a unique opportunity to work within a supportive and innovative team environment.

Benefits

Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme

Free Car Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Wellbeing Group

Flu Vaccinations

Access to Private Medical Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs is preferred.
• Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for all pupils.
• Flexibility to work with different age groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support to ensure high-quality education.
• Cover classes in the absence of staff.

Skills

Caring attitude

Ability to adapt

Positive approach

Job description

Overview

We are looking to increase our bank of Supply Learning Support Assistants to work on a flexible basis to support in the classroom. We are able to offer flexible hours and working arrangements. Addington school is part of the Ascendancy Partnership Trust, a multi-academy trust with deep community roots across the Berkshire area composed of a family of SEN schools all specialising in learning difficulties. Our main school site is located in Woodley, Reading and we also have a smaller Early Years Centre located in Farley Hill. We currently have opportunities at our Early Years Centre located in Farley Hill which caters for pupils from three to eight years of age and offers different spaces adapted specifically to cater for their needs. The centre has sensory areas, breakout rooms and accessible indoor and outdoor classrooms to help the children to regulate by accessing an exceptional play based and sensory curriculum. You will be providing support in the classroom to enable a high quality education for the pupils of Addington School and will be allocated to classes to cover staff absences. With a flexible approach, you will have the ability to adapt to working with a range of pupils, will have a caring and positive attitude and will be committed to getting the best outcomes for our pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in the classroom to enable a high quality education for the pupils of Addington School and be allocated to classes to cover staff absences.
• Adapt to working with a range of pupils with a caring and positive attitude, committed to getting the best outcomes for our pupils.

Benefits

• The opportunity to work in a special school judged 'outstanding' with a highly experienced Senior Leadership Team
• An environment committed to staff development and growing leadership
• A school with a coaching and collaborative culture
• Membership of an inclusive learning community with SEND expertise
• A school where creativity and innovation is encouraged
• Option to join Local Government Pension Scheme, Free Car Parking, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Wellbeing Group, Flu Vaccinations, Access to Private Medical Scheme
• Addington School offers an environment committed to staff development and a route into teaching for candidates looking for a stepping stone onto the SEND teacher ladder.