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Learning Support Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Fixed Term

Wilmington Grammar School for Boys, Wilmington

  • Ref:KCC886-5403-80S
  • Posted:15/10/2017
  • Pay:KR5
  • Start Date:Nov 2017
  • App Close Date:29/10/2017 at 17:00
  • Interviews:w/c 30th October 2017

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Learning Support Assistant SEN - Fixed Term

Salary KR5: £17476-£19222 (Pro rata)

Actual Salary: £9737-£10710

25 hours per week (Mon-Fri), 38 weeks per year (term time)

 

We require we require a Learning Support Assistant to join the SEN department to support students that have a statement of special educational need.  Experience of Dyslexia, EAL, Aspergers Syndrome, Anger Management Techniques and general SEN knowledge would be an advantage.   This post is currently on a three month fixed term contract. 

 

The successful candidate will be flexible, have a positive approach to their work and have the ability to work effectively in a team environment.   A relevant First aid qualification will be a requirement and training will be provided.

 

All applications must be made on the non-teaching application form attached. Applications in any other format will not be considered.

 

Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 29th October 2017

Successful candidates will be invited to interview w/c 30th October 2017

 

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

 

Information about the school

Wilmington Grammar School for Boys (often referred to as WGSB) is an extremely considerate school with a wonderful learning environment and atmosphere.

The key focus for ensuring our students gain the best possible education is to provide them with the highest quality teaching within the best learning environments. Continually developing the quality of their teaching and pedagogy is the number one priority for all our staff. The schools senior leadership team prioritises their attention to supporting what is happening day by day in the classroom and there is a relentless focus on continually raising standards and expectations which is equally endorsed and monitored by the schools governing body. The staff and students continually rise to the challenge.

The school is comparatively small with a six form entry in Y7/8 and a five form entry in Y9-11 with a total number of students on roll measuring approximately 1050 including an expanding joint Sixth Form with Wilmington Grammar School for Girls (WGSG). The school’s size and embedded ethos of care and support is the key feature of its reputation in the local community.

WGSB is a member of the Endeavour MAT family of schools, which pride themselves on setting consistently high expectations, securing outstanding outcomes and delivering exceptional standards of teaching and learning for all. Our students are encouraged to develop resilience and are supported to become innovative and thoughtful problem solvers via the Endeavour mindset programme.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Headteacher : Mr S Harrington
  • Address:Common Lane, Wilmington, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7DA
  • Telephone: 01322 223090
  • Email: headteacher@wgsb.org.uk

Fax: 01322 289920

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.