Required as soon as possible -
Post 1- a Level 2 qualified LSA to work within KS1 and KS2 with a very small number of children in receipt of high needs funding with SEND (including ASD) and SEMH needs.
Post 2- a Level 2 qualified LSA to work in EYFS with a child with SEND and SEMH needs.
A knowledge of using a trauma informed approach to learning would be advantageous.
The governors of this successful ‘Good’ Community Primary school wish to appoint two highly effective, enthusiastic learning support assistants to support a very small number of children in receipt of high needs funding, with SEND (including ASD) and SEMH needs in our school. The successful candidate should be able to work within a team of teachers and other learning assistants, be flexible and willing to learn new skills to help support the pupil in their care.
As well as providing support for a specific pupil, additional duties will include:
· Supporting individual children or small groups of pupils within class as part of their curriculum learning
· Supporting teaching staff in terms of administration and display work, including record keeping.
· Supervision of pupils and promotion of good behaviour
· Establishing positive relationships with parents/carers
· Contributing to the ethos of the school, and supporting extra-curricular activities and events.
In line with the person specification,
You need to be a calm, patient and resilient, able to work well within a team and have the ability to make a positive contribution to the life of the school.
You must have a minimum qualification of NVQ L2 in Teaching Assistance
Experience working with children with additional needs in a school setting is desirable
Have excellent verbal communication skills
You must uphold the seven Nolan principles of public office
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.
This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.
When applying for this vacancy, you have the following options
You can apply online at www.sthelens.gov.uk or contact Human Resources on the below details to request an application form.
The Council's official job application form must be completed in full.
