Learning Support Assistant (11)
il y a 2 jours
Beckenham
? About Us Our Academy opened in September 2015 in order to provide high quality primary places for local families. We believe that every child is unique and that each deserves the opportunity to be happy, feel valued and experience success. We are part of a Federation of schools with an established track record in Bromley and across London. Our staff team is committed to ensuring that all of our children access the highest quality education in a safe and nurturing environment. We believe that all children can achieve and know that it is our job as educators to do everything possible to enable children to reach their potential. We are lucky to have a bright, modern and welcoming building for our school community. We are fortunate to have a strong and committed partnership with our parent body, a tradition we want to continue as the Academy grows and develops. ? Summary Inspire and transform learning with us at Harris Primary Academy Beckenham. We are currently looking to appoint a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to support children with SEND. The actual salary for this role will be £24,060.29-£24,403.33 (37.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year). This role is offered on a fixed-term contract to August 2026. ? Main Areas of Responsibility As Learning Support Assistant, your responsibilities will include: Attending to the child's personal needs and implementing related personal programmes, including social, health, physical hygiene and welfare matters Working with the class teacher and Inclusion Manager to support the implementation of person centred planning and targets for SENDchildren Liaising with appropriate external SEND or health professionals to ensure that advice on provision for individual SEND children is effectively implemented Supervising and support SENDchildren ensuring their safety and access to learning Establishing good relationships with all children, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of allchildren As part of making reasonable adjustments, it will sometimes be necessary to direct LSAs to support children'sintimate care needs in line with the academy Intimate Care Policy and to maintain their health, safety and personal dignity. Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you have: Qualifications to GCSE Level standard or equivalent Knowledge and understanding of pupils with social and emotional difficulties that may impact upon their behaviour Ability to communicate effectively and clearly both verbally and in writing Knowledge of Microsoft software Some knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. ? Professional Development & Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more aboutour benefitson our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. ? Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website. TPBN1_UKTJ
