Learning Support Assistant

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to provide support for students across Key Stage 3 to 5. Working with classroom teachers and the SENCO, you will provide in and out of class support to students who are learning in a highly academic environment. You will be responsive to the individual needs of students and ensure they are able to access the curriculum and all learning activities and experiences. A key part of the role is to enhance and develop the independence of SEND students.

The successful candidate may work with students who have been identified by the SENCO as needing additional support e.g. students with dyslexia, ADHD or with ASC. You may also be required to support students 1:1 or in small groups to work on social stories, communication skills, emotional regulation and study skills. Experience in these areas would therefore also be advantageous.

Strong communication skills are essential, and experience of working with young people in a school setting would be particularly desirable. Part of the role will be to provide administrative support to the SENCO and so some administrative experience would therefore be useful.

The working hours are usually 08.15 to 15.15 (6.5 hours per day excluding 30 minute break). The actual minimum number of hours/days will be discussed with candidate at interview stage.

The Tiffin Girls' School is a selective girls' state secondary school, based in very pleasant surroundings in Kingston upon Thames and ideally situated just fifteen minutes' walk from the town centre and mainline station (Zone 6).

For further information about our school, please visit www.tiffingirls.org

If you are interested in joining The Tiffin Girls' School, please apply using our online application form.

Please return the application form to recruitment@tiffingirls.org

PLEASE NOTE THAT CVS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Closing date: 9.00am on Tuesday 8 October 2024.

Interview date: w/c 14 October 2024.

Early applications are welcome and the school reserves the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date.

The Tiffin Girls' School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and support this commitment. Appointment is subject to enhanced child protection screening including online checks, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.