Learning Support Assistants (T1)

The community of St George's empowers everyone to feel safe, valued and welcome.

We work towards our aspirations and celebrate our personal achievements. We learn to make choices that shape our future; enabling us to have our voices heard, be respected, develop resilience and independence to take our place in society.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of then we would love to hear from you, as we recruit for the following role:

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANTS (T1) - Based at our main site in Newport

Salary - Hay Grade 3 - £16,481 - £16,664 per annum (actual)

Hours per week - Full-time, 31.25 hours per week, term-time only (38 weeks)

As a T1 LSA you will work with students at St George's School and within the community, with complex medical and behavioural challenges, and work towards implementing specific programs that enable us as a School to respond positively to our students.

Working under the direction of, and in co-operation with the class teacher and senior LSAs, you will support the learning of the class through 1-2-1 and small group mentoring.

It is essential that applicants possess the following:

· Experience of working with or caring for children in group setting of relevant school age

· L2 English and maths, or equivalent

· Some understanding of, and a willingness to hold safeguarding at the centre of their practice.

We can offer:

· Wonderful students.

· The opportunity to be part of an adaptable, committed and skilled staff team.

· A creative learning environment, timetable and curriculum.

· A wide range of training opportunities for career development.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all our staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.

Please contact Jenny Holmes on recruitment@stgeorges.iow.sch.uk for further details and an application pack.

Application forms are also available to download from the school website at www.stgeorges-school.co.uk

Closing date: On-going