Learning Support Assistant (Claremont School)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 25 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc.
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Fixed term for: TBC

Closing date: Friday 01 November 2023

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Claremont School
Edbens Hill
Baldslow
St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex
TN37 7PW

Phone:  01424 751555
Email:    recruitment@claremontschool.co.uk
Website: www.claremontschool.co.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.  

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.  Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.  

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.  

About the role

Learning Support Assistant
We are an outstanding Independent Prep School looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our School as part of our SEND Team.
The role is to deliver interventions and provide some support for a child in Key Stage 2 in the classroom and across the school day. 
The successful candidate needs to have 

• experience or knowledge of strategies that enable children with special educational needs to learn.
• the ability to build positive relationships based on trust with pupils and their families.
• team working skills to liaise with other teachers, Learning Support staff and SENDCo
• a kind, nurturing and patient nature.
• an observant and responsive approachable to work flexibly to respond to the needs of the pupil.
• a positive, energetic and enthusiastic outlook.

We can offer you 

• Work in classes that are small, calm and focused
• Good CPD opportunities
• A school with high standards of behaviour, good manners and respectful relationships
• A good rate of pay- £13.50ph (actual salary: £13,702)
• A high quality lunch is provided daily

This role is a 25 hour per week position and may include some break time and lunchtime support.

The role will be offered on a fixed-term basis as it is linked to funding received.
The full job description and person specification is available on our website; please visit:  https://claremontschool.co.uk/work-with-us/. You will need to apply through our jobs portal which is also accessible from this link.

If you would like further information, or you wish to visit the school, please contact: recruitment@claremont.co.uk 

Closing date for applications: Friday 1st December at 9am

Interview Date: Wednesday 6th December

If you would like to arrange an informal visit to see the school and discuss the role before applying, don’t hesitate to contact the school office and ask for Sarah Lloyd: 01424 751555
Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment

Claremont School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.   All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.
About Claremont

Claremont School is an independent day and boarding school. The Nursery and the Prep School are based in St Leonards on Sea, and the Senior School is located in Bodiam, East Sussex. The school is non selective and welcomes children and young people from a large catchment area spanning 25 miles. In addition, one third of the students in the Senior School are international boarders.

Children join Claremont aged 1, and the school offers a British curriculum throughout with GCSEs and iGCSEs at KS4, and A Level and BTechs at KS5. In addition, the school delivers outstanding programmes in Performing Arts (winning an award for outstanding School for Performing Arts in 2021) and in football where students can join the Football academy and look to become professional players.

Results and Value-Added at Claremont are outstanding, with Senior School results beating national averages year on year, as well as more local independent selective schools. We believe that successful schools are the ones that put learning at the heart of everything they do, always aiming to create rounded individuals that can forge successful careers and lives, in a rapidly changing world. Claremont aims to be the School of Choice for the local area, and supports its young people to excel in all that they do in a safe and inspiring environment.

Claremont School is also part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) group https://www.internationalschoolspartnership.com/, comprising committed colleagues in financially responsible schools around the world, where learning is at the heart of everything we do for our students, colleagues, and parents. We are committed to getting better, all the time.

ISP was founded by an experienced team of committed educationalists and operators who have worked together over many years. ISP’s growing group of private schools are located in the UK, the USA, Canada, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Costa Rica, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Malaysia, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, educating children and students from 2–18 years of age. ISP has expanded to 63 schools that employ over 8,000 staff and deliver multiple curricula to over 56,000 students located across the globe.

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.

The Academy 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 an 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.