Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant
Brent
£25,914 per annum inclusive of SEN Allowance
September Start
Full time / permanent 

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our vibrant and welcoming special school at the School.
Interested candidates must share our motto: ‘Love, Learn, Laugh.’

We are looking for:
•    Positive, energetic and creative learning support assistants with a love of teaching and learning;
•    Applicants who have a keen interest in special needs;
•    People who are able to work in partnership with their class teacher;
•    Learning Support Assistants who have experience in positively managing behaviour;

We can offer you:
•    Well-resourced classrooms;
•    High quality professional development opportunities;
•    Calm and purposeful leaning environments;
•    Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff and parents;
•    A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school.

Experience:
•    Previous successful experience in working with or caring for children with special needs
•    Experience in the care and education of children who are chronologically or developmentally younger than the chronological age
•    Experience of observing, monitoring and evaluating children’s progress.
Knowledge:
•    Alternative communication systems i.e. PECs, Makaton
•    Understanding of basic learning strategies (basic English and Maths should be of a good standard)
•    Understanding of key principles of child development and learning
•    Good knowledge of child protection and Health and Safety procedures
•    Skills:
•    Evidence of commitment to continuous learning within a learning environment.
•    Verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the need to communicate effectively with a wide range of pupils, teachers/carers.
•    Numeracy skills appropriate to the learning levels of the target pupil groups.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. 
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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