Specialist Learning Support Assistant

Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, in agreement with the SENDCo. This will be dependent on the teaching commitments and timetabling, which is subject to change every academic year. Attendance at INSET and Open Mornings is also required.

Salary: £10,755 per annum pro-rata inclusive of holiday pay (£28,525 FTE)

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only (35 weeks per year)

Please note this role is based on-site.

We are seeking a Specialist Learning Support Assistant (Visual Impairment) to provide mentoring, organisational support and a range of dedicated interventions to support the learning of a visually impaired student. This will facilitate equality of access to high-quality learning opportunities and ensure full access, participation and improved learning outcomes for the student.

The successful candidate will be a highly committed, creative and energetic practitioner who will be able to work with the identified student in order to help overcome barriers to learning as a result of their visual impairment. They will possess excellent communication skills with teachers, parents and business staff and build an effective working relationship with the student. A flexible and patient approach is vital.

The Specialist Learning Support Assistant will ensure that teaching materials and resources are adapted, modified using the correct font and size, to support/develop the student. The knowledge and use of technology, software applications (Snipping Tool) and specialist equipment are essential to promote a positive learning experience, whilst ensuring full access to the National Curriculum and classroom activities.

For Safer Recruitment purposes all applicants must complete an application form. Full details including a job description and application form can be found below.

St George's Weybridge - Careers (stgeorgesweybridge.com)

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 25th September 2024.

Interviews will be held during the week commencing Monday 30th September 2024.

St George's Weybridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. St George's Weybridge is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a registered Educational Charity no. 1017853 as well as a data controller and registered with the Information Commissioner's Office as required under current data protection legislation. Further information about how we use personal data is available in our Privacy Notice.

Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, in agreement with the SENDCo. This will be dependent on the teaching commitments and timetabling, which is subject to change every academic year. Attendance at INSET and Open Mornings is also required.

Salary: £10,755 per annum pro-rata inclusive of holiday pay (£28,525 FTE)

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only (35 weeks per year)