Learning Support Assistant

As a result of staff changes, we are seeking to appoint Learning Support Assistants to join our established learning support team. The role is to aid in the support and inclusion of children with special education needs in the classroom and school-wide activities across the key stages., The pastoral support team consists of 7 Heads of Year (one for each year group throughout Key Stage 3, 4 and 5), 2 Deputy Heads of Year, 1 Pastoral Lead Practitioner, 5 Pastoral Officers to support the Heads of Year and an Inclusion Manager. There is also additional support from the Attendance team and Learning Support team which is led by 2 SENDCOs. The Heads of Year report directly to the Deputy Head Pastoral and Assistant Head Pastoral who provide support as needed., Please be aware that some uploaded documents may require special software such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.

• Applicant Guidance - Safer Recruitment
• Learning Support Assistant Job Description
• Learning Support Assistant Person Specification
  
  Successful experience working with children in a school environment
• Educated to Level 2 (GCSE) or equivalent qualification /experience
• Ability to establish rapport and to maintain respectful and trusting relationships
• The ability to overcome barriers to learning with children by implementing school policies, procedures and identified support mechanisms
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• A passion to improve learning and work collaboratively with teaching staff to aid the progress of all students and develop their confidence
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines
• A good understanding of Health and Safety, safeguarding and child protection
• A commitment to equality and diversity and inclusion
  
  The King Edmund School is a high performing school with specialist status for Business, Enterprise and Applied Learning. The school has 1600 students, including over 200 in the Sixth Form.
The school prides itself on its excellent facilities, state of the art technology and innovative and progressive curriculum at all levels and across all key stages. Students are well cared for and given every opportunity to shine. Extra curricular opportunities are varied and numerous. The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment Procedures. 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.