Learning Support Assistant
Ravenswood School
North Somerset
- £24,294 - £25,979 pro rata
- Quick apply
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 14 November 2024
Job overview
School: Ravenswood School
Hours: Full time 32.5 hours/week, term time only plus INSET days
Ravenswood is a special school for young people with Special Educational Needs based in Nailsea. We are a thriving school with a dedicated staff team who work hard to ensure our pupils are supported to achieve their full potential. Community values and partnership are at the heart of what we do and we are all immensely proud to be part of this successful school.
We are looking to appoint, as soon as possible, Learning Support Assistants who will join our expanding team. Staff may work across the school within our primary department, secondary departments or Post 16 which cater for pupils who are working at early pre-key stage standards through to those working at Entry Levels and GCSE.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated staff who have an outstanding track record and are ready for an exciting new challenge. We are a strong learning community that strives to make what we offer to our staff, pupils and families the best it can be. If you share these values, then we want you to join our team!
The successful candidates will make an important contribution to the school ethos. Their role will include supporting pupils on a daily basis, supporting small learning groups, working with staff to ensure an inclusive approach and working collaboratively to support the learning needs of pupils.
The successful candidate will have:
● Some experience of working with pupils with additional needs.
● A flexible and proactive approach to supporting pupils.
● Ability to communicate well with pupils, teachers and adults.
Ravenswood School is an equal opportunities employer and is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, social media checks and satisfactory references.
Further details and an application form can be obtained from the school website. If you require further information, please contact Mark Senior.
Closing Date: Wednesday 27th September at 9am
Interview Date: Friday 29th September 2023
Start Date: October 2023
Address: Pound Lane, Nailsea, BS48 2NN
Tel: 01275 854 134
email: info@ravenswoodonline.org.uk
Attached documents
About Ravenswood School
"Whether this is your first contact with our school or you have had links with us for many years, welcome to Ravenswood. Pupils at Ravenswood come from across North Somerset and from bordering local authorities. Every pupil has unique and sometimes complex needs and our goal is to match our provision to enable each one to flourish in their development.
We believe partnerships between home, school and multi-agency professionals are of vital importance in meeting the needs of our pupils and in achieving our goal. Other Ravenswood partners include School Governors and the Parents and Friends Association."
Mark Senior, Headteacher
Ravenswood School is an all-aged special school (ages 4-19). The school is based in Nailsea and comprises Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Post 16. The school is registered to admit 134 pupils.
At present there are 137 pupils on roll (65% boys and 34% girls).
The school caters for pupils with a wide range of additional needs: ASD 28%, MLD 23%, SLD 14%, SEMH 10%, SLCN 10%, Sensory 4%, PD and SPLD both 1%.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42%. 10% of pupils are PLAC and 4% of pupils are LAC.
All pupils have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) and travel to the school from North Somerset and the surrounding counties.
Meeting the diverse needs of these amazing pupils is our challenge and joy!
Ravenswood School is a Disability Confident Employer
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