SEN Learning Support Assistant - Term Time

Goodwin Academy, Deal

• Ref:KCC886-4023-128S
• Posted:09/12/2019
• Pay:£14,198 - £15,919
• Start Date:January 2020
• App Close Date:15/12/2019 at 17:00
• Interviews:18 December 2019

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SEN Learning Support Assistant

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work within the Specialist Resource Based Provision (SRBP) at our large secondary Academy in Deal. The SRBP provides support for students with an Education Health Care Plan, within which the primary need relates to speech and language disorders, according to our entry criteria. 

The post holder will be required to work 1:1 with students across our Academy to ensure that students’ needs do not become a barrier to learning and making progress. This support will be in-class and through targeted interventions, which may also involve small group work with students in the SRBP. You will be required to understand individual students’ needs and work with subject teachers so that they can develop learning programmes appropriate to the needs of those students. 

What you will need to succeed:

• Experience in working in an SEN environment would be beneficial.
• Good general standard of education, especially with regards to numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to apply behaviour management policies and strategies which contribute to a purposeful learning environment.
• Understanding of relevant policies, codes of practice, legislation.  
• Must be able to use own initiative, work independently, motivate and inspire with a creative approach to problem solving.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have the ability to work calmly under pressure and have the ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing circumstances/situations.
• A willingness to undertake any training and development related to the role
• Effective ICT skills
• Confidentiality inside and outside the workplace
• Ability to support Academy ethos and vision into the wide community.  

What we can offer you:

• A newly built school with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology
• Excellent gym facilities
• Regular CPD and social events, including Trust CPD days, the Trust Christmas party and regular Trust theatre trips to London
• Support from across the Trust to help you deliver outstanding practice through resources, mentoring and school visits
• Onsite parking free of charge

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working in a newly-built school, benefitting from a supportive network of teachers across our large academy and our Trust and you are keen to progress your career and join at the start of a new and exciting time for this academy, then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the school

We are passionate about nurturing our students to become confident, well-rounded and contented individuals who are equipped and ready to be successful for the world of work and the challenges of the 21st Century. We are committed to helping them to aspire to develop their academic and life skills which we deliver through our BEST Agenda – ‘Be Your Best

B = Brilliance, where students will be supported to be brilliant in everything that they do

E = Enrichment, where students will encounter a variety of educational opportunities outside of the classroom.

S = Society, where students will be encouraged to develop as responsible, active and informed world citizens, demonstrating mutual respect, empathy and community spirit.

T = Thinking, where students will join a global community of thinkers

Job Contact Information

• Name:Simon Arnold
• Address:Hamilton Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9BD
• Telephone: 03333 602 210
• Email: admin@goodwinacademy.org.uk

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