Learning Support Assistant

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about supporting students to reach their full potential within our highly dedicated Individual Needs Department. Previous experience is preferable but not essential as full training will be given, with the potential for specialist training. This role could suit someone with an interest in teacher training in the future.

Welcome to the Individual Needs Department

The Individual Needs department at Eggar’s is a warm and supportive environment in which to work. We truly function as a team, meeting regularly, making joint decisions and sharing good practice. We develop unique and privileged relationships with the young people we support, who are at the heart of everything we do, and we are rewarded with making significant impacts to the lives of our students and their families.

We strive to understand the needs of our students on a level that allows us to provide bespoke support. The relationships that can be seen between the team, our students and their families are testament to our skill, dedication, resourcefulness and resilience, and to the wonderful students we work with. Special Educational Needs is at the very top of the agenda at Eggar’s, with exciting changes and new initiatives afloat, all coming together to make it a great time to join the team.

 Job Description

 The main purpose of the role is to:

• Take a lead role in supporting students with Special Educational Needs.
• Encourage students to interact with others and engage in activities led by teaching staff.
• Establish and maintain constructive relationships with students’ parents and deliver pastoral support as required.
• Supervise students’ work and offer support where necessary.
• Assist with school trips, events and activities.
• Monitor the needs and behaviour of students, and report these to teaching staff where appropriate.
• Assist teaching staff and other Learning Support Assistants with creating and maintaining displays throughout the school.
• Advise, demonstrate, and assist in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment and resources.
• Assist with invigilation for exams and assessments when required.
• Be a good role model to students in terms of behaviour and attitude.

Start Date: January 2025 (earlier if available)

Application deadline: 9:00am Friday 29 November 2024

Application Procedure

Applicants should complete an application form in full before your application can be considered. It is available to download from our website www.eggars.net/vacancies. Please submit your application so that it is received no later than the closing date and time.

Eggar’s School    London Road    Holybourne    Alton    Hampshire    GU34 4EQ

FAO: HR Officer                           E: joinus@eggars.hants.sch.uk  

Please return completed application forms to joinus@eggars.hants.sch.uk.

No CVs will be accepted.

Please note that we encourage early application and we may interview and appoint ahead of the deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

Eggar’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check and other relevant employment checks.

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