Job Title: Learning Support Assistant / Graduate LSA
Location: Plumstead, South East
Salary: £20,774 per annum (Actual gross salary)
Job Type: 31 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Plumstead Manor is a thriving and popular secondary school located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
We have a clear vision founded on excellence and justice, with the ambition to offer a world class education to the young people and families of Greenwich. Our recipe to achieve that is based on high quality teaching and academic rigour, in a safe and happy environment. Above all, we want our young people to leave school equipped with the powerful knowledge and necessary skills to change the world for the better.
Our goal is to inspire and nurture young people of all abilities and backgrounds to develop a love of learning which will sustain them throughout their lives. It is this which will successfully see them into further education and the fulfilling career of their choice. We believe that high quality teaching, in a safe and friendly environment, is the key to unlocking the potential of all our young people have, so that they can go on to change the world for the better.
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for Teaching Assistants to join our Learning Support Team which includes our Designated Special Provision.
Our Learning Support Team is committed to inspiring and supporting our students who have additional needs, to reach their potential. You will be involved in a combination of in-class, one-to-one and small group support across a range of subject areas. Part of your role will be to assist students with eating, dressing and hygiene to ensure their wellbeing, safeguarding and health and safety, whilst encouraging independence.
The ideal candidates will have:
It is essential that you have good literacy and numeracy skills (Maths and English qualification to Level 2). Experience of working with ‘K’ and ‘Q’ Students and those with an EHCP is desirable. We can offer you good professional development and a friendly team.
We will offer you:
- The opportunity to work alongside colleagues dedicated to achieving the best for every young person.
- The opportunity to benefit from professional development within our school, and across a network of local schools.
The closing date for this post is Friday 9th of February.
To Apply please visit our website. Alternatively, contact the HR Team via the phone number on our website.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
References will automatically be requested for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. The successful applicant will be required to be DBS checked prior to taking up post.
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Candidates with previous job titles and experience of: Support Worker, Carer, Care Support, Care Team Leader, Support Manager, Care Assistant, Social Worker, Support Team Leader, Care Coordinator, Support Assistant, Care Manager, Autism Care Worker, Support Coordinator, Special Needs Support, Mental Health Support, Care Supervisor, Autism Support, Autism Support Worker, Support Supervisor, Learning disabilities, Disabilities, Development worker, Sessional worker may also be considered for this role.
