Learning Support Assistant

Are you looking to work in a vibrant school community?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to play a key role in our dedicated SEN team as a Learning Support Assistant and have an impact on the potential of our students. 

• 16 hours per week
• 44.07 weeks per year
• Salary (£23,473 - £23,656 FTE) dependent on skills and experience

The Role

You will work with a highly professional team who believe in the inclusion and success of our students and giving them the best possible prospects for their future lives. 

The role involves supporting students with SEND within the classroom, working 1:1 and undertaking small group intervention work to help them meet their potential. You will also be required to undertake first aid training and will be one of the school’s first aiders.  

This is a rewarding job, and we will give you all the training you need to succeed. There is a potential opportunity with this role to progress via a worked-based apprenticeship scheme. 

We are looking for:

It is important you have a caring, patience and understanding nature and are someone with warmth, and resilience who wants to make a difference to the lives of children. 

You will also: 

• Have good literacy and numeracy skills
• Understand how to motivate, engage and inspire learning
• Be proactive in supporting students’ needs
• Be relationship driven, and able to empathise with our students and be supportive
• Be able to work in a team

Experience of delivering literacy interventions across year groups would be an advantage as would experience of supporting students at A Level (though not essential as training will be given). 

If you are a team player with a flexible approach and a positive, can-do attitude, we would be delighted to hear from you. 

Why work for us?

Working at The Burgate School and Sixth Form is stimulating, challenging and fun. Life here is always varied, never dull and infinitely interesting because of our enthusiastic students, who really enjoy being at school.

With our term time contracts, we offer an excellent work life balance, a commitment to training and development and a friendly and supportive working environment. To find out more about us, visit our website https://www.theburgate.com/ to get a flavour of our school.

You will also benefit from: 

• A supportive school community with friendly colleagues.
• A commitment to professional development to support your individual career.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Child Care Voucher Scheme.
• A school with fantastic grounds on the edge of the New Forest.

You are advised to submit your applications as soon as possible as, on occasion, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date, if we have received sufficient applications that meet the criteria, or a suitable candidate is found. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Safeguarding Statement

The Burgate School & Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Any offer of a post will be conditional subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks including the receipt of satisfactory references and medical clearance. As this is a post in regulated activity, the DBS check will include a children's barred list check. It is an offence to seek employment in regulated activity if you are on a barred list. All positions within The Burgate School and Sixth Form are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Equal Opportunities

The Burgate School and Sixth Form is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.