Bedford High School seeks to appoint an effective and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to be able to work closely with staff, parents and outside agencies, follow individual care plans as directed and establish good relationships and team working with the wider school community.

At Bedford High School we are dedicated to offering our students a high-quality education in a well ordered and purposeful school environment. Our values are: To Care, To Learn, To Achieve.

We try to ensure that all our special need students are given equal opportunities to access the school curriculum by our dedicated team.

Bedford High School has a dedicated SEND department named The Base. The department consists of our Sendco, Deputy Sendco, Lead Send TA, and 7 Teaching Assistants.

We forge good working relationships with students and teaching staff and pride ourselves in offering a range of interventions including delivery of maths, literacy and well-being in the classroom and 1:1 support. We support our students in the setting of and monitoring short term goals, as well as creating and developing learning plans to ensure effective strategies are used in the classroom setting. In addition, we offer a range of lunchtime and after school activities., This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore Exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email of the interview arrangements. Please ensure your correct email address is provided on your application form.

In line with recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence for all shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates are also required to complete a self-declaration of any criminal records or information that would make you unsuitable to work with children.

We are looking for a colleague who will be positive and have an inclusive attitude, is hardworking, committed and a dedicated team player.