Learning Support Assistant - Stockport, United Kingdom - Warren Wood Primary

Warren Wood Primary

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Stockport, United Kingdom

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Education - School
***- School Support Staff

Warren Wood Primary
***Warren Wood Primary School

Turnstone road

Offerton, Stockport

Cheshire

SK2 5XU

Job Title:
Learning Support Assistant (SEN)

Salary:
Scale 2-point 4 (pro rata actual salary) £14,694

Hours:27.5 Hours per week

Working Pattern:
Term time only Monday to Friday 8.45am -3.15pm

Contract type:12 Months Fixed term in the first instance

Closing date:12 noon Thursday 28th March 2024

Shortlisting:
Easter Holidays W/c 1st April 2024

Interview Date:

TBC

Start Date:1ST May 2024

Start Date:
May 2024

Fixed Term contract until May 2025 (in the first instance)

We are looking to recruit an experienced SEND learning support assistant to join our school family in the lower key stage 2 area.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a personal difference to the education of a child by working with them as a learning mentor? Such an opportunity is currently available at our inclusive and nurturing school that promotes family values and prepares children with skills for life through the delivery of a creative curriculum.

We require someone who upholds the values of our school, showing care, courtesy and consideration to our whole school community and is committed to the school vision and ethos of 'Our seven steps to being a happy learner'.

You will need to be able to demonstrate your role as a 'facilitator of learning', utilising good observational skills enabling you to learn the behavioural patterns of the pupil, appreciating that we all learn in different ways and with the correct guidance and support, we can achieve our potential.

You will need to be a team player, dedicated, understanding, highly motivated and be able to work under the supervision and guidance of teaching staff.

You will need to have outstanding skills, expertise and experience of a variety of learning and behavioural needs such as; Demand Avoidance, Team Teach and support strategies but also be able to adapt using initiative to the ever changing and specific needs of the pupil you will be working with.

You will need to show a willingness to contribute to the planning of activities as well as the ability to follow and adapt support plans to meet the requirements of the pupil.

You will need excellent communication skills to effectively engage pupils in their learning and to also share appropriate and purposeful feedback with staff to support learning and high levels of emotional resilience.

You will also be required to promote integration of the pupil within the classroom and the wider school environment.

The role would be to work under the direct supervision and guidance of an experienced class teacher and SENDCo.

In return we can offer you a warm welcome, support and training to enable you to become part of the team.

You will also achieve immense job satisfaction as you make a significant difference to the educational development of a child from our Warren Wood family.

Please telephone the school office on where we will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Otherwise, successful applicants will be invited to view the school at interview.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Previous experience of working on a one to one basis with children is desirable.

_This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment._

Stockport Council - Valuing Diversity

salary from
***£14,694

contract
***temporary

working hours
***term time part time

*** pm- 28th Mar 2024