Full Time/Part Time Learning Support Assistants

Learning Support Assistant - Permanent/Fixed Term/Casual

Starting Salary: LCC Spinal Salary Grade 5 Pay Point 7 moving up to Pay Point 8

Ashmount School is currently recruiting both permanent and fixed term Learning Support Assistants to join our 4 consecutive Ofsted rated "Outstanding" school. Ashmount currently provides education for pupils aged 4 -19 with a wide range of learning and physical disabilities.

This role is as varied as it is rewarding so we require resourceful, enthusiastic and flexible people to join our highly skilled staff team. You'll be part of a robust, energetic and friendly classroom support team who pride themselves in providing high quality education and opportunities for our pupils.

If you have an interest in working with children and are able to work in a high-pressure environment dealing with constantly changing priorities, then we would invite you to apply for this position.

We Set The Very Highest Standard In All That We Do.

The school hours are 9:00am to 3:45pm Monday to Friday with a 45 minute lunch break, term time only with an additional week for training and teacher days (39 weeks).

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Working with a wide range of class teachers and classroom support staff to deliver excellent learning opportunities.
• Accompanying groups on trips.
• Supporting pupils with assessment and evidencing learning
• Working with the teacher to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources
• Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners
• Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability
• To undertake any appropriate training for the role

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

• Term-time hours
• Flexible working
• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school
• We provide opportunities for our staff to learn Makaton (symbols, signs and speech) as an additional communication method.
• Good opportunities for personal and career development
• Pension Scheme

CANDIDATES SHOULD HAVE:

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.
• Experience of working with children or adults with additional needs
• A proven ability to work on their own initiative.
• A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
• A can-do attitude.
• A commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.

Please note that incomplete or sparse applications will not be considered.

Safeguarding Statement: Ashmount is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of appointment will be conditional upon a variety of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure, satisfactory reference and medical clearance and evidence of right to work in the U.K.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm

Pay: £13.48 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Enhanced DBS Check is required but can be carried out if not already held

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person