Lead Learning Assistant - Alternative Curriculum

We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and organised person to appoint as a 'Lead Learning Assistant - Alternative Curriculum'. The successful person will have an interest in hair and beauty and have a desire to pass on these skills to small groups of students.

In this role you will deliver bespoke interventions as well as other identified alternative provisions ensuring the needs of students are met. These alternative courses maximise the inclusion and learning of these students and promote and encourage independence and life skills for the future. Students build up a portfolio of certificates to evidence their skills, knowledge and experience as they progress through the scheme. The scheme boosts confidence, increases engagement and improves motivation, helping students to make progress on their lifelong learning journey.

What we are looking for:

· Someone with a confident understanding of working with young people

· A positive team player

· The ability to work well with teachers and students in the classroom

· An individual with previous experience of working with students with communication needs

· Willingness to take an active and caring role with regards to the general welfare and attention to students' physical needs within SEN in particular

Why choose our school?

· We offer support and training based on individual needs

· Transport links are excellent with the M1, M25, A1 and A41 being close by

· Heavily subsidised childcare at our Little Gems Nursery

· Employee Assistance Programme for support and guidance on health, legal and personal matters

· Eye care voucher scheme

· Bike2Work scheme

The post is for 37 hours per week (excluding unpaid breaks), term-time + 1 week to include 5 INSET days. In the first instance this is a fixed term post until 31st December 2025 with the possibility of extending. The salary range for this post is APT&C point 6 - 9 plus London Fringe (£25,183pa to £26,409pa + £1013pa), paid pro-rata. The actual pro-rata range is £21,539-£22,587pa + £866pa.

Full details of the vacancy can be found on our website www.busheymeads.org.uk along with further information about the school. Alternatively, please contact Rosie Dean, HR and Recruitment Administrator on .

To apply for this post please send in a completed application form along with a covering letter, addressed to Mr J Turner, Executive Principal. Your completed application form and letter should be returned to Sheniece Fyffe, Trust HR Manager by post or by email to: recruitment@busheymeads.org.uk by the deadline. Please note that CVs and late applications will not be accepted and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Closing Date for applications: Monday 2nd December (9am)

Interviews: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early application is advised

We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and organised person to appoint as a 'Lead Learning Assistant - Alternative Curriculum'. The successful person will have an interest in hair and beauty and have a desire to pass on these skills to small groups of students.

In this role you will deliver bespoke interventions as well as other identified alternative provisions ensuring the needs of students are met. These alternative courses maximise the inclusion and learning of these students and promote and encourage independence and life skills for the future. Students build up a portfolio of certificates to evidence their skills, knowledge and experience as they progress through the scheme. The scheme boosts confidence, increases engagement and improves motivation, helping students to make progress on their lifelong learning journey.

What we are looking for:

· Someone with a confident understanding of working with young people

· A positive team player

· The ability to work well with teachers and students in the classroom

· An individual with previous experience of working with students with communication needs

· Willingness to take an active and caring role with regards to the general welfare and attention to students' physical needs within SEN in particular

The post is for 37 hours per week (excluding unpaid breaks), term-time + 1 week to include 5 INSET days. In the first instance this is a fixed term post until 31st December 2025 with the possibility of extending. The salary range for this post is APT&C point 6 - 9 plus London Fringe (£25,183pa to £26,409pa + £1013pa), paid pro-rata. The actual pro-rata range is £21,539-£22,587pa + £866pa.