Learning Support Assistant – Alderwood Senior School

Learning Support Assistant – Alderwood Senior School

30 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3pm. Term time plus one week

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant with experience of supporting pupils at secondary school age. In particular, we are looking to employ an LSA who has good numeracy and literacy skills and would be able to support our pupils at GCSE level

Responsibilities will include:

·        Providing 1:1 support for students across all aspects of the curriculum.

·        Prepare interventions

·        Assist the teacher in ensuing the students have access to the curriculum.  

Previous applicants need not apply.

Salary details:

HCC Grade C. Actual £16,442 to £17,397 (FTE: £23,115 to £24,140)

Application procedure:

HCC Support staff application forms can be found on our website under the ‘Our School’ section.  Completed application forms can be sent by post to Gemma Yates, PA to Executive Headteacher or emailed to g.yates@alderwood.hants.sch.uk and should be received no later than 12pm on the closing date. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01252 343723 to arrange a visit. We reserve the right to interview on application.

Closing date:            12 noon, Friday 20th September 2024

Alderwood Senior School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

The school’s Equal Opportunities Policy is an essential part of the Governing Body’s commitment to a fair and equal approach to the employment of all staff and towards all job applicants. Only those applicants who fulfil the job specification will be short-listed. 2 references will be sought for each candidate, and these references must be received before the interview.

There will be an interview panel comprising of the Head of School and the SENCo. The Head of School has undertaken the ‘Safer Recruitment in Schools’ training.