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Job Title: SEN Learning Support Assistant - Westwood Academy
Contract: Fixed Term ending 31/08/2025
Hours per week: 23 hours per week (38 weeks - Term time only)
Scale: 3, Point 5-6 (Depending on experience)
Actual Salary: £12,187.53 - £12,391.25 (Depending on experience)
Start Date: 2nd September 2024
Application Closes: Wednesday 10th July 2024 - midday
Interview Date: Friday 12th July 2024
There is undoubtedly something very special about Westwood Academy, and we take immense pride in our school community. Here, we work collaboratively to create a safe, happy, and vibrant environment where students can learn and thrive.
We are seeking a highly motivated SEN Learning Support Assistant to provide support to children with EHC Plans. The successful candidate will be required to work 23 hours per week, need to be able to follow a 'One Plan' under the guidance of the Class Teacher and SENCO and preferably to have experience of working with children with disabilities or learning difficulties.
The successful candidate will be required to work 23 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8:45am - 3.10pm and Friday 8:45am - 12:00pm.
We would be delighted to hear from you if you have:
● Have excellent communication skills and can overcome communication barriers including speech delay, with children and adults.
● An NVQ Level 2 in learning support/early years, NNEB or equivalent qualification/experience.
● Experience working with children with ASD and PICA disorder.
● Have good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE grade C or Level 2 and above).
● Have the ability to understand and support children with developmental difficulty or disability, delivering intimate care and assisting with the delivery of a sensory diet.
● An understanding of the importance of supporting both the physical and emotional wellbeing of children.
● Are seeking a rewarding role.
We can offer:
· A comprehensive Employee Assistance programme available to all employees, providing you with the support you need whenever you need it.
· A forward thinking, proactive Trust that is dedicated to the success of its pupils and staff.
· A dynamic and collaborative team of leadership who are dedicated and committed to the success of pupils and staff alike.
· Leadership Academy - establishing professional pathways for all employees to reach their potential by targeted CPD and career development.
· Early close on Friday with occasional inset training.
Take the Next Step:
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the office team directly at 01702 559467, to schedule an appointment. We hope to meet you.
We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience as we reserve the right to close this job opportunity early.
Westwood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.
As part of the South Essex Academy Trust we are an equal opportunities employer.
How to apply:
If you would like to apply for this position, please click on the 'apply for this vacancy' button to complete our application form. Once completed please send to recruitment@seacademytrust.co.uk along with your Recruitment Monitoring Information form.
Job Description and Person Specification is also included in the attachments.
Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered.
Information about the School
There is undoubtedly something very special about Westwood Academy, and we take immense pride in our school community. Here, we work collaboratively to create a safe, happy, and vibrant environment where students can learn and thrive.
We have a great deal of fun in our learning, whether in the classroom or playground, on the sports field, during one of our educational visits or themed learning days.
Supporting our school, South Essex Academy Trust plays a pivotal role by providing leadership, CPD, and school improvement through the peer review model, Leadership Academy, and the support of our School Improvement team. Leaders invest time and CPD in developing staff expertise and teachers value the training they receive; this gives teachers the confidence to adopt teaching approaches that get the best from pupils.
Our team is wholeheartedly devoted to children’s well-being, setting high standards, and nurturing the skills and enthusiasm necessary for our pupils to embrace the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences that life has to offer.
If you would like to find out more about us, please contact the school and make a convenient appointment; we will be delighted to welcome you!