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We are recruiting!
Learning Support Assistant (LSA)required November 2024
Scale 3 Points 5-6 - FTE range £23,500-£23,893 pro rata
Actual salary from £18,148 at Point 5 under 5 years' service
Working hours: 8.30am-3.35pm, 5 days per week, term time only
Kingswode Hoe School is a welcoming, positive and supportive special school environment for pupils aged 5-16 years with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and complex needs.
We encourage pupils and staff to GROW!
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and well-motivated LSA to join our team of specialist lead support staff in our MLD Special School team and Trust.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dedicated, pupil-centred and forward-thinking staff team within a school judged to be 'Good' in all areas.
It is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and experience. We believe in sharing best practice and provide excellent, informative training and supportive mentoring to be able to have a positive impact on pupil learning and outcomes straight away.
About Us…
- Our pupils are eager to learn- "Behaviour is a strength at KHS", Challenge Partner Review 2024
- We have a skilled, diverse, team with expertise and experience in MLD, SLD, SEMH, Primary, Secondary and GROW settings, who actively share best practice and welcome innovation and new ideas.
- We encourage professional growth with time allocated as part of working hours for ongoing training needs.
- Variety- no two days are the same!
- We put pupils at the heart of our decision making.
- We are lucky to have specialist facilities, high quality resources, working environment and staff spaces.
About you…
- Professional, caring and calm
- Organised, efficient and energetic
- Confident supporting individuals and groups
- Proactive and positive with people
- Keen to learn and share your expertise
- Good communicator and collaborator
If this is you, we welcome your application- Come and see what you can bring to our special school!
SEAX Trust application form must be completed - available on the school website or from the school office. We cannot accept applications via CV only.
Applicants must have English and Maths qualification, at least GCSE grade C, or equivalent.
Information about the School
Kingswode Hoe is a special school for pupils with complex learning difficulties. We take pupils aged between 5 and 16 (Y1 - Y11) living in the Colchester area. All pupils are admitted to the school by the Statutory Assessment team of Essex Local Authority based at Essex House in Colchester. We are currently funded for 151 places.