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Learning Support Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Part-time - Special Needs Position

St Augustine Academy, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-4000-78S
  • Posted:26/06/2017
  • Pay:See Advert
  • Start Date:Aug 2017
  • App Close Date:29/06/2017 at 23:45
  • Interviews:Shortly after closing date

Advert

Learning Support Assistant (Autism Resource Centre)

 

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant with knowledge and experience in  Autstic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

 

We are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to work with our students in the Autism Resource Centre (ARC), a specialist provision for students on the autistic spectrum.  The aim of the centre is to support students so that they may achieve their academic potential within a mainstream setting.  Emphasis is placed on the appropriate personalised strategies and interventions for each student, which will enable them to successfully manage their social and emotional development.

 

Applicants will need to integrate within our small and friendly team.  Applicants will also need excellent communication skills to develop a good relationship with students and staff across the Academy.

 

Employment Type: Part-time, 37  hours per week (working 8am – 4, Monday – Thursday  and 8am – 3.30pm on a Friday. Term Time Only  plus INSET days

Salary: 

SAA Band 3 pt 7 – 11 £13,584 - £14,607 (FTE £15,864 - £17,058)**

** Woodard Academies Trust are committed to the Accredited Living Wage and therefore this salary is enhanced to £8.45 per hour.

Application Closing date: 29th June 2017

Date of Interview: Shortly after the closing date

Information about the school

St Augustine Academy is a small, caring, inclusive school committed to providing an education that allows every student to succeed and flourish in our Christian community, for all faiths and none. We believe the very purpose of school and education is to help young people grow and develop so that no door is closed to them in their lives.

We are an inspirational community, with high standards of discipline creating a disruption free learning environment. Our broad curriculum is exciting and knowledge-rich to engage, excite and challenge all students, regardless of their starting level. Our successful grammar stream adds further challenge and pace.

At St Augustine Academy we promote courage, compassion, and community as well as a desire to learn and achieve. These values are guided by our school motto, “Together with God we achieve.” We believe that the sum of all our parts is much greater than any individual part. We work with students, families, and our local community to bring about the best opportunities for all members of our academy.

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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.