Learning Support Assistant (Fixed Term Contract)

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Fixed Term Contract - Maternity cover

Starting June 2024

NJC GRADE 4, points 5 - 6 - £23,500 - £23,893 (£9,586 - £9,747 pro rata)

Monday - Wednesday 08:30 - 15:10 (some flexibility on days may be available)

17.5 hours a week

Term Time Only plus INSET Days

Could you provide support and guidance for our students on the Inclusion Support Register?

Role includes an unpaid morning break and lunch break. Additional hours may be possible after school or during lunch break

We are seeking an outstanding individual who is confident, well organised, self-motivated and with good interpersonal skills for this maternity cover. The successful applicant will be a valued member of the Inclusion Team, working with students in mainstream classes, alongside teaching colleagues. The focus of the support is for both individual students and groups. The postholder may also be involved in taking the lead in some small group provision.

Evidence of education to GCSE standard is essential.

We can offer you:

· The chance to work in an oversubscribed, innovative and forward-thinking school

· A friendly and supportive environment

· The opportunity to work with well-motivated students and supportive parents

· Free well-being and medical support cover

· The opportunity to be part of the South Downs Education Trust MAT

· Continuous Professional Development and funding to complete HLTA course

· Support and career guidance should you want to start Initial Teacher Training with possible placement for specialist subjects

· Potential for internal opportunities

If you feel you have the necessary skills for this position and would like further information, an application form and job description can be downloaded from the links provided on the school website at www.worthinghigh.net/vacancies. Completed application forms should sent to Mr Panayiotou, Executive Headteacher, at the address below or emailed to vacancies@sdetrust.net.

Closing date for applications is 9am Monday 10 June 2024 at 9am. Early applications are advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.

Interviews will be held on Friday 14 June 2024.

NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: We prefer to hire people directly but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We will be in touch if we need you.

Please note, because of the nature of this job, if you are successful in your application, you will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service with barred list check. This will be done by means of applying for a DBS certificate through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions, spent or unspent. Clearance will be obtained before employment commences. We will also complete media searches as part of due diligence and safeguarding checks in line with KCSIE guidance.

· South Downs Education Trust (SDET) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

· Worthing High School & Clapham and Patching C of E Primary school are part of SDET, which is an academy trust and a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales with company number 8276210. The Registered Office is at: South Farm Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN14 7AR

· We recognise continuous service from academy/non-academy schools

Fixed Term Contract - Maternity cover

Starting June 2024

NJC GRADE 4, points 5 - 6 - £23,500 - £23,893 (£9,586 - £9,747 pro rata)

Monday - Wednesday 08:30 - 15:10 (some flexibility on days may be available)

17.5 hours a week

Term Time Only plus INSET Days

Could you provide support and guidance for our students on the Inclusion Support Register?

Role includes an unpaid morning break and lunch break. Additional hours may be possible after school or during lunch break

We are seeking an outstanding individual who is confident, well organised, self-motivated and with good interpersonal skills for this maternity cover. The successful applicant will be a valued member of the Inclusion Team, working with students in mainstream classes, alongside teaching colleagues. The focus of the support is for both individual students and groups. The postholder may also be involved in taking the lead in some small group provision.

Evidence of education to GCSE standard is essential.

We can offer you:

· The chance to work in an oversubscribed, innovative and forward-thinking school

· A friendly and supportive environment

· The opportunity to work with well-motivated students and supportive parents

· Free well-being and medical support cover

· The opportunity to be part of the South Downs Education Trust MAT

· Continuous Professional Development and funding to complete HLTA course

· Support and career guidance should you want to start Initial Teacher Training with possible placement for specialist subjects