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Learning Support Assistant - Part-time - Special Needs Position

Ripplevale Lower School, Broadstairs

  • Ref:KCC886-60476047-22S
  • Posted:21/03/2025
  • Pay:NJC 3 - 5 (£12.45 - £12.85 per hour)
  • Start Date:As soon as possible
  • App Close Date:28/03/2025 at 12:00
  • Interviews:w/c 28th March 2025

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Ripplevale School is a successful Independent Special School for pupils aged between 6-18. We provide a nurturing and caring environment for pupils with ASD.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and resilient Learning Support Assistant at our Lower School in Broadstairs for our Primary pupils. If you are passionate about working with children with ASD, then this role is for you.

The post is Thursday and Friday 8.30 – 3.45, term time only, plus inset hours.

Our pupils cover a wide range of academic abilities, as a Learning Support Assistant you will be supporting pupils with autism in all areas of the curriculum under the guidance of the class teacher.

We encourage visits to our schools, and would love for you to come and meet our wonderful children and staff and see us in action. Should you wish to take up this opportunity, please email Human Resources.

To join our highly collaborative and supportive team, please email hr@ripplevaleschool.co.uk to request an application pack. Applications are only accepted on a Ripplevale School application form. CVs on their own will be rejected.

Shortlisted candidates may be observed working with the children as part of the selection process.

  • Start Date: as soon as possible thereafter
  • App Close Date: 28th March 2025
  • Interviews: w/c 31st March 2025

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 and the successful candidate, as per KCSIE will also be required to have an online search undertaken. This is also considered for all shortlisted candidates.

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

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, with 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.

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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.