Learning Support Assistant

You will work with a highly professional team who believe in the inclusion and success of our students and giving them the best possible prospects for their future lives. The role involves supporting students with SEND within the classroom, working 1:1 and undertaking small group intervention work to help them meet their potential. You will also be required to undertake first aid training and will be one of the school's first aiders. This is a rewarding job, and we will give you all the training you need to succeed. There is a potential opportunity with this role to progress via a worked-based apprenticeship scheme. We are looking for: It is important you have a caring, patience and understanding nature and are someone with warmth, and resilience who wants to make a difference to the lives of children.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to play a key role in our dedicated SEN team as a Learning Support Assistant and have an impact on the potential of our students.,

• Have good literacy and numeracy skills
• Understand how to motivate, engage and inspire learning
• Be proactive in supporting students' needs
• Be relationship driven, and able to empathise with our students and be supportive
• Be able to work in a team
Experience ofdelivering literacy interventions across year groups would be an advantage as would experience of supporting students at A Level (though not essential as training will be given). If you are a team player with a flexible approach and a positive, can-do attitude, we would be delighted to hear from you.

With our term time contracts, we offer an excellent work life balance, a commitment to training and development and a friendly and supportive working environment. To find out more about us, visit our websitehttps://www.theburgate.com/to get a flavour of our school. You will also benefit from:
• A supportive school community with friendly colleagues.
• A commitment to professional development to support your individual career.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Child Care Voucher Scheme.
• A school with fantastic grounds on the edge of the New Forest.
You are advised to submit your applications as soon as possible as, on occasion, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date, if we have received sufficient applications that meet the criteria, or a suitable candidate is found. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Commitment to safeguarding