Havering Schools Jobs
Learning Support Assistant
- Employer: Suttons Primary School
- Reference: SCH/21/172878
Suttons Primary School
Suttons Lane
Hornchurch
Essex
RM12 6RP
Tel. No. 01708 443393
Post: Temporary Learning Support Assistant - LSA (SEN)
Pay Range: Scale 1/2 Point 1-5
Actual salary: £14,142- £15,188 p.a.
Hours: 28.75 hours per week x 39 weeks per year (pro rata)
This position is on going whilst the child remains at the school
Commencing as soon as possible
Suttons Primary School is a vibrant emerging two-form entry primary in the heart of Hornchurch. We opened our brand new state of the art school building in January 2017. We have strengths in Music, French, the Arts and mental health. We are committed to supporting children’s emotional wellbeing.
We are looking for a committed and passionate Learning Support Assistant who strives to give children the best start in life. The successful candidate will have experience of working with pupils with ASD and Social Emotional and Mental Health difficulties, including ADHD.
We are looking for experience of working in mainstream classrooms and delivering intervention programmes. The successful applicants will be expected:
- To support pupils in developing social skills both in and out of the classroom.
- To remove triggers that promote challenging behaviour, including adapting the environment and tailoring activities to meet the individual's needs.
- To provide a way to calm the individual down when they show early signs of distress, e.g. using the 5P profile.
- To take every opportunity to develop pupils' language, reading, numeracy and related skills as directed by class teachers;
- To be enthusiastic and self-motivated and be able to work as part of a team;
- To share a drive and commitment to work in partnership with children, staff, parents and other professionals.
We can offer:
- excellent continuing professional development;
- supportive staff who are receptive to new ideas and initiatives;
- a welcoming French speaking school where children are happy, safe and well-behaved;
- friendly and dedicated staff, parents and governors;
- strong ICT provision to support and extend learning and assessment;
- a supportive leadership team; and
- a very well-resourced school.
For more information please refer to the school website for further details: www.suttonsprimary.co.uk
Please apply online.
Closing Date: Friday 3rd December 2021 - 9am
Short listing Date: Monday 6th December 2021
Interview Date: Friday 10th December 2021
Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.
It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.
Equal OpportunitiesHavering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
How to apply
To apply, please visit https://ats-haveringschools.jobsgopublic.com and submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Online' link below.