Learning Support Assistant (Claverham Community College)
Job introduction
Hours of work: 26.25 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6,05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Closing date: Friday 29 September 2023
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Claverham Community College, North Trade Road, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0HT
Phone: 01424 772155
Email: recruitment@claverham.org
Website: http://www.claverham.org
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
About the role
Learning Support Assistant
The College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed person to join our SEN Department in the role of Learning Support Assistant ensuring that our students are able to access the curriculum and receive an education that gives them opportunities for future development.
The post would be suitable for a range of candidates including those who wish to gain experience of working in an educational environment or those who wish to pursue a career in working with students with SEND.
The College has an excellent reputation for its work with all students with SEND and we are committed to these students reaching their potential.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience, or interest in working as a Teaching Assistant;
- Be able to provide appropriate levels of individual attention, reassurance, empathy and support for students learning ;
- Have good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team;
- Have the ability to listen;
- Consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies;
- Be comfortable working with individual pupils or small groups.
In return we offer:
- A supportive and experienced staff team;
- Entry into the LGPS pension scheme
- Access to Battle Sports Centre;
- An on-site nursery (ages 3 months-5 years) which carries a staff discount
Hours: 9.15am to 2.30pm Monday - Friday (26.25 hours per week).
Term time only, Grade: SS03 pt 7 Salary: £20,812 per annum pro rata
Closing date: Friday 29 September 2023
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure
The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment.
Further details and an application form are available from the website www.claverham.org or email recruitment@claverham.org
Additional information
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
Company information
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.