Learning Support Assistant
REF: SENPLOY/161875
Education ⫽ SEN Support Jobs
Basildon, Essex
£14,368 - £15,279 (26.5 hpw term time only)
Contract, Part time
26.5 hours per week
Fixed term until 31/08/2025
Desirable Skills
one-on-one support, team player, enthusiastic, dedicated, helping our pupils feel excited about coming to school
Job description
£14,368 - £15,279 (26.5 hpw term time only) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional benefits
Fixed term until 31/08/2025
26.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only)
Immediate Start
We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our fantastic team at Pioneer School, a special school providing for children and young people between the ages of 3 to 19 with Severe and Complex Learning Difficulties.
We're committed to providing an excellent education to every child in our modern and inspiring learning environment!
About the Role:
- You will work in partnership with class teachers to support pupils' learning.
- You will attend to pupils' personal needs, including toileting, dressing, feeding and mobility.
- This is a part-time, permanent or fixed term position for 26.5 hours per week.
What We're Looking For:
- Previous experience working with children with special educational needs is a plus!
- This role would also be a great opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in an SEN classroom.
- You'll need to take a basic numeracy & literacy test as part of the application process
School visits are welcome
Closing date : 22nd January 2025
Interview date : 30th January 2025
Who are we?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
- Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
We are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
We embrace diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Application
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