Havering Schools Jobs

Learning Support Assistant (SEND)

  • Employer: Langtons Junior Academy
  • Reference: LANG/19/108961
SCP 3-5
Langtons Junior Academy
Closing on 23/09/2019 at 12:00
Enhanced DBS Check
Temporary | Part Time
15 hours per week.

REAch2 Academy Trust

Langtons Junior Academy

Westland Avenue, Hornchurch, Essex RM11 3SD

Tel: 01708 442013

 

Learning Support Assistant (Special Educational Needs)

Hours: 15 hours per week - Monday-Friday 8:50am - 11:50am

Grade: NJC Points 3 - 5

Salary: £20,835 - £21,591 p.a pro rata

Contract: Fixed Term until 31/08/2020

Start date: ASAP

 

We wish to appoint an ambitious and dynamic Learning Support Assistant (SEND) to work 1:1 with a pupil who has significant learning needs. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join us, where you can make a real and lasting difference.

We would welcome applications from people who have experience in the following, although training would be available for the right candidates:

  • ASD
  • Behaviour
  • Social Communication Difficulties

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed applicant who:

  • has experience of working with children (essential) ideally supporting an individual child with specific needs in class, small groups and in 1:1 situations
  • has English and Maths Grade C GCSE or equivalent (essential)
  • Has NVQ Level 2
  • is firm, kind, patient, consistent and approachable
  • is friendly - ready to join in and engage with learning with the children

Langtons Junior Academy is a Good school and we offer:

  • Enthusiastic and supportive staff
  • An excellent school ethos
  • Polite, happy and well behaved children

 

Please complete the attached application form and return to office@langtons-jun.havering.sch.uk

Please note that applicants should carefully identify how their attributes and experience match the job description when completing their supporting statement.

 

Closing date: Monday 23rd September 2019

Interviews: Friday 27th September 2019

 

REAch2 Academy Trust and Langtons Junior Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. REAch2 Academy Trust and Langtons Junior Academy complies with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance and all potential employees will undergo vigorous vetting checks to ensure their suitability. This appointment is therefore subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS clearance.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake a satisfactory disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with REAch2 Academy Trust.

Safeguarding

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 Opportunities

Havering 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

Please complete the attached application form and return to Mrs E Brook - office@langtons-jun.havering.sch.uk


This vacancy is now closed