Whitby School

Learning Support Assistant (GTA SEN)

Contract: Permanent

Hours/ Working Pattern: Part time (25 hours per week), term-time only

Salary/ Hourly Rate: Grade C/D £12.00 per hour, £23,114 per annum FTE + SEN Allowance

Closing Date: 12 noon, Friday 4th October 2024

Interviews: Week commencing 7th October

Start Date: ASAP

Are you a strong team player with a passionate commitment to improving the lives of children? Are you looking for an opportunity where no two days are the same and where the rewards are plentiful?

Our opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity to join our new secondary school (with sixth form provision) and to work with teachers to support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups of students under the direction of teaching staff/the SENCo.

You will be responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan, to support staff and students.

The postholder may be asked to work across the school or in an area of our specialist provision, such as in our Alternative Provision facility, as directed by the SENCo.

We are looking for a LSA who:

Will be able to provide one-to-one, small group and in-class support for students, under the direction of the class teacher and Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator.
Will be confident and empathetic working with students who have a range of support needs, which can include physical, learning, emotional and behavioural needs.
Will have good literacy, numeracy and interpersonal skills and have experience of supporting and working with students with a range of additional learning needs.
Has suitable experience of working in a school environment with students and possesses an understanding of the importance of safeguarding children in a school setting.

We can offer you

A supportive, collaborative team who openly share ideas and best practice
A wider network within The Whitby Secondary Partnership Federation
A school community that prides itself on engagement, generosity, dignity and inspiration
Access to Mental health and Wellbeing support services
Opportunities for CPD and career progression

We encourage applications from candidates who have a passion for supporting students in their education with individual needs and who wish to work in a setting which offers rewards and challenges, where no two days are the same.

You will:

Have suitable previous experience in working with children and young people, with a passion for developing their practice and knowledge further to best support the students in the provision
Be able to support in the delivery of high-quality learning experiences for all students.
Be supportive, nurturing and understanding.
Seek to make learning exciting and a positive experience
Enjoy working as part of a team
Demonstrate good communication skills both orally and in writing

Queries / School Visits

Informal chats about the role are welcomed. For queries or to arrange a call or visit please contact:

Please contact Chloe Bullen on 01609 536 964 or via chloe.bullen@northyorks.gov.uk. Chloe has been engaged to support us with recruiting to this exciting opportunity.

Application Process

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An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.

We do not accept CV’s

Please contact us if your need to apply in a different format.

Previously unsuccessful applicants from the last 6 months need not apply.

When applying please take into account the following:
Supporting Information

The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.

References

When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this is your current and most recent employer. Please note your referee should ideally be a previous line manager or someone in a position of authority.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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