Learning Support Assistant (one-to-one)
Southbank International School, Kensington
Kensington and Chelsea
- £24,000 - £29,000 per year
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- Immediate start to June 2025
- Apply by:
- 27 October 2024
Job overview
About the School - SBI Kensington
Southbank International School is one of the leading and longest established IB schools in the UK. Its reputation for excellence and its central London locations attract a wide range of students from across the world. In addition, we aim to attract the best teaching and administrative staff, to maintain and build upon our successful reputation as a centre for excellent teaching and learning with a commitment to student wellbeing.
The Kensington campus of Southbank International School has children from almost 40 different nationalities and is noted for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere. It serves children aged 2-11 years, who take the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and transfer to the Westminster campus at age 11.
English is the language of instruction, with Spanish as the school’s second language, taught from Kindergarten upwards. English as an Additional Language (EAL) is offered from Kindergarten upwards.
As a leading International Baccalaureate School in London, Southbank attracts very well-qualified and internationally experienced teachers.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join our fantastic team in order to support one of our students one-to-one. This is a Fixed Term Contract with an immediate start lasting until late June 2025. This role will be based on site at our Kensington Campus working from 0830 to 1530 during term time.
About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.
About the role
Do you want to work in a very friendly, happy school in London? Southbank International School is London's leading IB world school. With over 70 nationalities, our campus educates 170 children from the ages of 3 –11.
We have a wonderful culture of support and collaboration and very lovely students from all around the world. You'll have the opportunity to work with some great colleagues and the chance to support a lovely 7 year old boy who has additional needs.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Encouraging the student to interact with others and engage in activities in class or at play in line with the school expectations
- Providing feedback to the student about their progress and achievement in collaboration with the teacher
- Using strategies, in agreement with the teacher, to support students to make progress in each lesson
- Supporting the teacher to create and maintain a purposeful, supportive learning environment
We welcome applications from experienced support assistants. You need to care deeply about children and have a positive and professional mindset.
To view the full job description, click here.
Who we are looking for
You will have GCSE English and Maths as well as prior experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a school. You should also be passionate about supporting children, possess a patient and empathetic nature, with the ability to adapt teaching methods to suit individual needs and have a proactive and flexible approach.
Benefits at Cognita
- Competitive salary range from £24,000 up to £29,000pa
- Childcare Vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Eye Tests
- Pension
- School Holidays/Holiday Allowance
- School Fees Discount (conditions apply)
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Own device during employment
- Generous maternity/paternity conditions
- ‘My Staff Shop’ membership
- Professional Development
How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 27th October 2024.
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.
About Southbank International School, Kensington
- Southbank International School, Kensington
- 36-38 Kensington Park Road
- London
- W11 3BU
- United Kingdom
About Southbank
Southbank International School is a high achieving independent school based in central London. We aim to attract the best teaching and administrative staff, to maintain and build upon our successful reputation as a centre for excellent teaching and learning.Southbank is a truly international school with a diverse student population of more than 70 nationalities. The school is based over three campuses in the centre of London. We seek to appoint staff who have the willingness to recognise the diversity that exists in the student body, to teach from a multi-cultural perspective and to practise the highest standards of professionalism.We follow the International Baccalaureate curriculum and whilst previous experience with one or more of the programmes is an advantage it is not essential:
- Primary Years Programme – Hampstead and Kensington (ages 3-11)
- Middle Years Programme – Westminster (ages 11-16)
- Diploma Programme – Westminster (ages 16-18/19)
Southbank prides itself on high standards, encouraging all students to make the most of their unique qualities and talents. Its central belief is that schools are an end in themselves as well as a means to progress into further education. Our aim is to put teaching and learning at the forefront of our mission to provide excellent services to the international community of students and teachers. The school has an exceptional teaching salary scale, and we endeavour to recruit teachers from across the world. Administrative and support staff are also offered competitive salaries and opportunities for career progression.
About the Kensington campus
The Kensington campus offers the PYP for students ranging in age from 3 to 11 and also has children from a multitude of backgrounds. Kensington is relatively small with a close-knit community and is housed in two coverted mansion blocks in Notting Hill. Facilities at Kensington include a Mac-based IT Lab; a music room with a range of percussion instruments; a library/media room to support the PYP programme; a multi-purpose hall used for lunches, sport and concerts; a large garden with a climbing frame, sandpit and an array of equipment for children to use.
For further information about Southbank, including curriculum guides, school prospectus and inspection reports, please visit www.southbank.org.
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