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Learning Support Assistant (LSA) (Based in Broadstairs) - Full-time

Ripplevale Upper School, Deal

  • Ref:KCC886-6047-214S
  • Posted:24/11/2022
  • Pay:NJC 3 - 5 (£10.79 - £11.18 per hour)
  • Start Date:04 January 23
  • App Close Date:04/12/2022 at 23:00
  • Interviews:TBC

Advert

We are looking to employ a Learning Support Assistant to work term time plus inset hours at our Primary aged provision site in Broadstairs.  The post will be full time Monday – Friday 8:30am – 3:45pm.  The post is term time only plus 70 inset hours which presently includes Tuesday early evening twilight sessions.  You will be supporting pupils with autism in all areas of the curriculum under the guidance of the class teacher.

Applicants should be committed, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and resilient and enjoy working with young people.  

Candidates are always welcome for a tour of our school, please contact us to arrange a mutually convinient day and time if you wish to do so.

Application pack (covering letter & information for applicants, job description, person specification, application form and relevant policies) is available to download from this site. Please note; APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ON RIPPLEVALE SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM PLEASE. CVs on their own will be rejected.  You can also email: hr@ripplevaleschool.co.uk or telephone 01304 373866 to request an application pack.

 

Child Protection & Safeguarding

Ripplevale School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to;

Have an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Be subjected to an Online Presence search (considered for shortlisted candidates and to be undertaken if succesful)

Ensure you are aware of all Ripplevale School’s Child Protection & Safeguarding Policies.

Ensure you abide by those policies (names and points of contact for all relevant agencies can be found in the policies

Participate in all Child Protection & Safeguarding training as required by the school.

Immediately report any incidents of a child protection/safeguarding nature.

Be aware that failure by a member of staff to report actual or suspected physical, sexual or emotional abuse or neglect of a pupil is a disciplinary offence

Please note: This post is not exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Information about the school

Ripplevale School is an independent day special school for pupils aged from 6 to 18 years old who have an EHCP (Education Health Care Plan) with a diagnosis of ASD, often with associated conditions.

Ripplevale School is situated over two sites. Ripplevale Lower School is situated in Broadstairs, teaching a Primary provision and Ripplevale Upper School is based in the village of Ripple near Deal, for our Secondary and Post 16 provision.

We have a committed and dedicated team which includes teachers, teaching assistants, higher level teaching assistants, a range of therapists, administrative staff and support staff. All play a significant role in the education and development of each pupil and work to create a warm, informal, friendly atmosphere in which the pupils feel secure, safe and confident.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Jane Norris
  • Address:Chapel Lane, Ripple, Deal, Kent, CT14 8JG
  • Telephone: 01304 373866
  • Email: hr@ripplevaleschool.co.uk

Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.