Learning Support Assistant

As a result of staff changes, we are seeking to appoint Learning Support Assistants to join our established learning support team.  The role is to aid in the support and inclusion of children with special education needs in the classroom and school-wide activities across the key stages.

The successful candidate will have:

• Successful experience working with children in a school environment
• Educated to Level 2 (GCSE) or equivalent qualification /experience
• Ability to establish rapport and to maintain respectful and trusting relationships
• The ability to overcome barriers to learning with children by implementing school policies, procedures and identified support mechanisms
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• A passion to improve learning and work collaboratively with teaching staff to aid the progress of all students and develop their confidence
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines
• A good understanding of Health and Safety, safeguarding and child protection
• A commitment to equality and diversity and inclusion

The pastoral support team consists of 7 Heads of Year (one for each year group throughout Key Stage 3, 4 and 5), 2 Deputy Heads of Year, 1 Pastoral Lead Practitioner, 5 Pastoral Officers to support the Heads of Year and an Inclusion Manager. There is also additional support from the Attendance team and Learning Support team which is led by 2 SENDCOs.  The Heads of Year report directly to the Deputy Head Pastoral and Assistant Head Pastoral who provide support as needed.

Staff benefits include free car parking, on-site gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes. If you are currently considering a career move, we would very much like to hear from you.  Please visit the vacancies section of our website (https://kes.essex.sch.uk/join-our-community/staff-vacancies) and complete the ‘Quick Apply’ application form and submit a copy of your CV.

Early applications are welcome

Previous applicants need not apply

Closing Date for applications is 4pm on Friday 01 November 2024

Interviews will take place as soon as possible

The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.