Full Time Learning Support Assistant - Special Educational Needs

We are a popular, happy and caring school where expectations and standards are high and where every child is valued. Our children enjoy an exciting learning experience in a stimulating environment. We have an extensive outdoor space which includes a playing field, large play apparatus and a secure garden for our Early Years children to explore. With our own garden and Forest School, we embrace outdoor learning. Our story telling garden was opened by local author, Kes Grey and it includes a wildlife area and pond. We offer an extensive range of additional clubs and activities for children to participate in.

We aim to work in partnership with parents and Governors to provide the very best for every child.

Mr Paul Sully Head Teacher
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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We are seeking to appoint a caring individual to support a child with an EHC Plan to join our team. You would be required to support the child with their personal needs, medical intervention, intimate care and learning needs in order to enable them to access and participate in school life. The role would also involve working with other children in the class setting. You must be able to demonstrate your ability to act on your own initiative and work within a team. You will need to be able to understand individual needs and follow advice and plans from specialists.

You will need to:

· Be a positive, supportive and caring practitioner

· Experience of working with children with SEND is desirable - Autism in particular

· Have very high expectations for learning and behaviour

· Have the ability to work as part as a team, be flexible, solutions focused and good humoured

· Be knowledgeable of child development

· Preferably at least 2 years of experience working in a school

· Experience of adapting the curriculum for pupils with SEND

· Knowledge of successful strategies to engage pupils with specific and significant needs

We can offer wonderful children who are well behaved, happy and enthusiastic, are proud of their school and are keen to learn

· A caring and supportive school community

· A warm, welcoming and inclusive ethos

· Friendly and supportive staff

· A strong commitment to your continuing professional development and personal well-being

Term time only, fixed term subject to SEN funding.

30.25 hours p/week Monday - Friday 08:40-12:00 12:30-15:15 (start and end times are negotiable)

LG Scale 3, SP 5-6 (£24,790-£25,183FTE salary)

Actual annual salary £16,947-£17,414

Beehive Lane Community Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.