Learning Support Assistant (SEN)

31 hours per week, term-time only

The Learning Support Department supports students with special needs either within the classroom or within the learning support area. The department provides a positive and safe working atmosphere for some of the school’s more vulnerable children.

As a Learning Support Assistant you will be working with a committed and enthusiastic team led by the school’s Special Needs Co-ordinator. Experience of working with Education, Health and Care Plans and/or young people would be helpful. Full training will be provided.

The main duties of the post are to:

• work alongside students with a range of special educational needs assisting students to take ownership of their work and become independent learners
• become familiar with the needs of the supported students
• be prepared to be flexible to meet the demands of a varied school day
• assist in the monitoring, assessment and review procedures of the Learning Support Department and, where appropriate, the wider school process
• contribute to the setting and measuring of targets set for students
• make written contributions to reviews of students’ progress
• support a range of departmental clerical/administrative duties such as marking, reading/spelling tests
• support students as necessary who exhibit organisational difficulties
• work collaboratively with teaching staff to support the learning of students and the teaching process

A completed application form is required. Please visit the following link and apply via the website:- https://www.careers.bourne.education/careers-search/current-vacancies/item/960/learning-support-assistant-36

The Arnewood School follows best practice in recruiting staff in relation to safeguarding and is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From £17,416.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person