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Learning Support Assistant - Full-time/Part-time - Special Needs Position

Stone Bay School, Broadstairs

  • Ref:KCC886-7058-81S
  • Posted:21/10/2021
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:January 2022
  • App Close Date:12/11/2021 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

Advert

We are looking for that special Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly team.

We are  really interested in meeting people who have experience of working in the Early Years or with primary aged children who would relish a new challenge

Do you have experience or a passion to work with children with special educational needs?  Do you want to make a difference? Are you looking for an exciting new job opportunity in a beautiful seaside school? 
Are you a learning support assistant looking for a new challenge? 
Some experience of working with pupils with SEN would be an advantage but not essential. 

Now is an exciting time to join our fabulous school as we expand in order to meet the growing demand for specialist ASD special school places in Thanet. 

We specialise in providing both day and residential education for pupils aged 4 to 19 years who have a diagnosis of ASD and complex learning needs. 

We are looking for energetic, positive and fun individuals to help our pupils to fullfil their potential. You will need to be flexible, passionate and prepared to go the extra mile our very special children deserve. 

Specific training will be provided and a rewarding and challenging role awaits the right people

We encourage all of our employees to further their career development and we promote initiative and ambition. We are committed to performance management, staff training, and peer support.

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received. Stone Bay School reserves the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process and early applications are encouraged.

Previous applicants need not apply. 

We have a great benefits package including:

  • Generous CARE Pension Scheme
  • Access to Staff Care Services support
  • KCC rewards and discounts
  • Excellent training programme
  • A staff wellbeing team-organising activities/events

Information about the school

We specialise in providing day and residential education for pupils aged 4 to 19 years who have a diagnosis of Autism. We believe that all our pupils are entitled to the very best possible education delivered in an environment that is both safe and conducive to learning. We work tirelessly to ensure we get this just right for all our pupils. Our unique school is situated on Stone Bay in the seaside town of Broadstairs in a beautiful Victorian building which benefits from stunning views over the English Channel. The local coastal environment provides many unique and enjoyable learning opportunities for our pupils. At Stone Bay School every staff member plays an important role in ensuring our children have the opportunities to achieve their full potential. Do you have what it takes? Are you kind and caring, do you have a positive attitude, are you keen to learn and develop, are you a team player and do you want to work in a community that embraces diversity and inclusion?

This is what our staff say about Stone Bay School: * A caring, amazing school that I am proud to be part of. * Stone Bay is a school with a massive heart, staff that really care about our pupils and it is an absolute pleasure to be part of it. * Happy place. * Stone Bay is a positive place to work that strives to do its best for all of its pupils. * A developing environment which is ever-changing and dynamic to ensure we get it right for our children. * Stone Bay School is a safe and nurturing environment for our students. * A workplace that nurtures talents and interests and supports all employees to develop their skills further. * We strive to get it right for every pupil and I genuinely believe that we do that. * Stone Bay is a fun safe environment for all pupils and staff, everyone is a team player and always helping others if they need it. * Vibrant, inspiring, fun and caring.

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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.