About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive and friendly team at Meadow Wood School for pupils with physical and neurological impairments. You will support our special needs students' learning in the classroom throughout the school day.
The role
This might include;
- Helping the class teacher to plan, deliver and evaluate specialist learning activities
- Working with pupils on therapy or care programmes, designed and supervised by a therapist/care professional
- Supervising individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including in the classroom, playground and dining areas.
- Attending to pupils’ personal needs, as well as help with social, welfare and health matters to maintain and provide healthy and safe school environment.
A warm and friendly nature and a calm and patient approach are important.
Experience of working with pupils who have learning difficulties would be an advantage but is not essential as we offer extensive training.
We can offer
- Term-time contract working school hours
- School holidays off + annual occasional day & wellbeing day
- A friendly, dedicated and supportive team
- Brilliant children and young people who will make you smile every day
- Extensive on the job training and ongoing career development opportunities
- Occupational health and wellbeing support
- Generous pension
- Herts reward scheme
- Blue Light Discount Card
- Long service benefits
Practical info
The salary range for this post is H3.1-H3.2 £23,500 - £23,893 pro rata. (£16,825-£17,106)
The hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8.30am-3.15pm, Thursday 8.30am-4.30pm (additional hour for staff training) = 31.25 hours per week Term Time Only
The post is to start: November 2024
Shortlist: On receipt of application
Interview Date: TBA
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged before applying for this vacancy. Please contact the School Office on 0208-4207420 to arrange a visit
The Sunflower Federation was established in May 2017 and is formed of two schools namely Breakspeare and Meadow Wood. The Federation is governed by one governing board (one responsible body). The federated governing board manages all accountabilities and responsibilities for both school sites.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our recruitment process is subject to pre-employment checks 1) an enhanced DBS check, 2) satisfactory references and 3) social media checks.
Meadow Wood School is an equal opportunities employer and we aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Sunflower Federation.
Meadow Wood School
Coldharbour Lane
Bushey
WD23 4NN
t. 0208 4204720
e admin@meadowwood.herts.sch.uk
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