Temporary Sen Learning Support Assistant - Shoreham by Sea, United Kingdom - West Sussex County Council - Schools

West Sussex County Council - Schools

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Shoreham by Sea, United Kingdom

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Salary- Grade 4 SPT 5-6- Location- Swiss Gardens Primary School- Address- Swiss Gardens Primary School, Swiss Gardens, Shoreham By Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5WH- WebsiteTelephone No Required From- 1st September 2023- Contract- Temporary, Part-time, Term-time

30 hours per week for 11 months
Job advertisement:
Job: SEN Learning Support Assistant (Temporary contract)
Salary: Grade 4, SPT 5-6 FTE £19,650
£20,043 (Actual £13,236.17)
Contract: Temporary 11 month contract, 30 hours per week, term time only, Monday
Friday less 1/2 hour lunch break)
Swiss Gardens Primary School is looking to recruit a Special Eduational Needs (SEN) Learning Support Assistant to work on a onetoone basis and/or small group basis with pupils who have an Edcuation, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
The school is creative, caring and inclusive and this post will involve day to day support as well as delivering bespoke additional support through interventions. We want someone who can demonstrate a good standard of English and Maths, enjoys working with children, is flexible, adaptable and able to work successfully in a team. The hours of work will be Monday-Friday, 8.45a.m p.m., inclusive of lunchtime supervision.
Desirable Criteria:
Must have level 2 or 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent
GCSE grade C or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent qualification/knowledge)
Experience of the Learning Support role in schools is essential or the ability to demonstrate that you have the necessary skills required to fulfil the role.
A knowledge and understanding of how children develop
How to support children with Special Educational Needs
The ability to motivate children
Is able to provide a child with quality learning opportunities to close the gap in their attainment between them and their peers (as appropriate) and improve life outcomes
Are caring, positiveminded with a solutionfocused approach, and able to stay calm at all times.
Are able to reduce a child's anxiety by preempting situations or giving reassurance at times of worry
Are resilient and resourceful
Are able to make and use visual aids such as timetables and reward systems with the child
Are able to build positive relationships with parents/carers, school staff and outside agencies and work as part of a team
Posted Date:
27 June 2023