Learning Support Assistant - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-5431-201S
• Posted:09/09/2022
• Pay:KR4
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:30/09/2022 at 09:00
• Interviews:Shortly after the closing date

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LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

The school is looking for an ambitious Learning Support Assistant to join their outstanding SEN team. The successful candidate will provide daily support to teachers and students and will be expected to run small group activities and 1:1 interventions if necessary. Classroom experience and exposure to working with SEN students would be preferred, however full training will be given. 

The main duties will include:

· Working alongside the Class Teacher and to use your own initiative to enthuse students’ learning

· Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom

· To work alongside the other LSAs in maintaining a stimulating Resource Base - The Skills Centre

29 hours per week - term time only

Salary range:  £19,389.00 - £21,693.00 (Full Time Equivalent) pro-rata, depending on experience.  

Previous applicants need not apply                                              

For further details please contact Mrs Riddle via email at nriddle@tonbridgefederation.co.uk

Closing date: 30th September 2022

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure (formally CRB).

Information about the school

A very warm welcome to Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a co-educational school, based in Tonbridge. The school is housed in a state-of-the art building on an attractive campus with excellent facilities.

It is our mission that every child at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is happy, successful and well-prepared for adult life.

We deliver this by having a dedicated staff body, a broad and balanced curriculum with high standards of discipline, creating a disruption free learning environment. Students’ wellbeing is of equal importance alongside their academic progress and we offer outstanding support.

Our core values of being ready, being responsible and being respectful underpin everything we do at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. Students are provided with a range of opportunities both in and out of the classroom to develop these core values.

We are very proud of the students and staff at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. We aim to develop excellent working relationships with our parents and carers to ensure that all our students enjoy their learning, make excellent academic progress and become well rounded, responsible global citizens.

Our website can only give you a flavour of what we offer at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, please do come and visit us on one of our open events to meet with our fantastic students and amazing and dedicated staff.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Nicki Riddle
• Address:White Cottage Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 4PU
• Telephone: 01732 353544 Ex. 242
• Email: nriddle@tonbridgefederation.co.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• LSA Job Description