Learning Support Assistant required as soon as possible
Cherry Garden School
Southwark
- New
- Salary:
- HAY 5, point 6 currently starting at £30,552 FTE
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 10 January 2025
Job overview
This will be pro-rata 29 hours per week, term time only, 39 weeks per year.
Cherry Garden is an outstanding community special school that meets the needs of children (2-11 years) with severe and complex needs including autism. We are in a new state of the art building with brilliant facilities and extensive landscaped grounds and it goes without saying the children are amazing. Please check out our Twitter account @CherryGdnSchool and our Instagram @cherrygardensch to see them in action!
We have a child centred, play based curriculum with motivating and fun learning opportunities at the centre of what we do.
Are you:
- enthusiastic, fit and healthy with a sense of humour.
- passionate about supporting pupils with learning disabilities.
- a team player.
We, in turn, can offer:
- A friendly and supportive staff team.
- Comprehensive induction and on the job training.
- Opportunities for continual learning.
All Southwark schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check and have the right to work in the UK.
An application pack can be found below, on our website www.cherrygardenschool.co.uk/vacancies or may be requested from the School Administration Officer by emailing hr@cherrygardenschool.co.uk
Applications should be submitted to this email address or posted to Cherry Garden School, at the address above.
Closing Date: 9.00am, Friday, 10th January 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday, 21st January 2025
CVs are not acceptable – only applications on the official form will be considered for shortlisting.
If you would like to arrange a tour of our school please email the school at hr@cherrygardenschool.co.uk.
Attached documents
About Cherry Garden School
To be a centre of excellence by providing a learning environment that is professional and caring,encouraging continuous improvement for all - including schools in partnership and the local community thereby promoting positive attitudes. Providing children with an appropriate curriculum that has communication at the forefront.
At Cherry Garden school we aim to become a centre of excellence by…
Providing children with an appropriate curriculum with communication at the forefront which
• Enables all children to achieve their individual potential.
• Raises self confidence.
• Provides learning experiences which are child centred, stimulating, challenging and enjoyable.
Providing a professional and caring learning environment which
• Is calm and welcoming.
• Is safe and secure and adapted to meet individual needs.
• Promotes equality of opportunity, tolerance and respect for others.
• Promotes strong teamwork.
• Is Energetic and enthusiastic.
Encouraging continuous improvement for all by
• Promoting the sharing of expertise in the community.
• Welcoming the community in shared experiences.
• Promoting a collaborative approach with partner schools and other agencies.
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