Learning Support Assistant
30 hours a week, term time only (37.6 weeks), Monday – Friday (8.40 am to 3.10 pm)
We can be flexible around start and finish times & the number of days worked full-time or part-time
Salary PS4: (£24,275 to £25,993 FTE). Starting pro-rata salary £16,924
Do you have a desire to work as part of a team supporting young people in our school?
We are looking for 2 Learning Support Assistants to work with an enthusiastic team of teachers and support staff, providing assistance to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve maximum access to the national curriculum and to integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by students at the school.
This is your opportunity to have a real impact on the educational outcomes of our students. You will be working in class, supporting key students to access the curriculum, as well as ensuring that the well-being, behaviour and personal development of students enhances their learning opportunities and life skills.
Previous experience of working with young people would be an advantage. A good level of written and spoken English is required, together with numeracy skills. We offer a comprehensive induction programme for all new staff.
Esher High is an excellent performing school and is proud to be part of Enlighten Learning Trust (ELT). We aim to equip our students with the skills to grow into confident, ambitious and responsible citizens ready to face the challenges of the adult world. Our staff are passionate about seeing young people succeed in their subject.
Please refer to the Recruitment Pack for further details regarding this role and how to apply. We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews and appointing before the closing date for strong candidates.
Closing Date: 1 September 2024 @8.00 am
Interview Date: Interviews will be held within 2 weeks of the closing date
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for a role if applicants are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please refer to our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy on the school website Esher Church of England High School - Policies and Documents (esherhigh.surrey.sch.uk).
Any successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.