Learning Support Assistant
Esher Church of England High School
Surrey
- £24,275 - £25,993 per year
- New
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- £24,275 – £25,993 FTE (pro-rata starting salary £16,923)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 30 September 2024
Job overview
Do you have a desire to work as part of a team supporting young people in our school?
We are looking for Learning Support Assistants to work with an enthusiastic team of teachers and support staff, providing assistance to students with special needs and enabling them to achieve maximum access to the national curriculum and integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by students at the school.
This is your opportunity to have a real impact on the educational outcomes of our students. You will be working in class supporting key students to access the curriculum, as well as ensuring that the wellbeing, behaviour and personal development of students enhance their learning opportunities and life skills.
Previous experience of working with young people would be an advantage. A good level of written and spoken English is required, together with numeracy skills.
This part-time role is for 30 hours per week, term time only (37.6 weeks), Monday to Friday from 8.40 am to 3.10 pm. We can be flexible around start and finish times and the number of days worked.
About us
Esher High School is an excellent, high-performing School and is proud to be part of Enlighten Learning Trust (ELT). We aim to equip our students with the skills to grow into confident, ambitious and responsible citizens ready to face the challenges of the adult world. Our staff are passionate about seeing young people succeed in their subject.
Why work for us?
We work hard to make all staff feel like they belong and can flourish. A comprehensive induction programme is provided for all new staff. Staff benefits include a two-week autumn half-term break, LGPS pension scheme, staff wellbeing group, staff association, free gym use and ample on-site parking.
If you share our vision based on the unshakeable belief that children learn through all aspects of their daily lives and that their values and knowledge, experiences and habits are as important as their academic qualifications, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further details and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 8.00 am on 30 September 2024.
Interviews will be held within two weeks of the closing date.
We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews and appointing before the closing date for strong candidates.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for a role if applicants are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please click here for further information regarding our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy. There will be a requirement to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Esher Church of England High School
Our mission at Esher C of E High School is that every student will grow in character, spirit, knowledge and skills, mindful of their part in God’s creation. We strive for excellence in all that we do, in academic performance as well as personal development, in order that students and staff will fulfill their potential and be ready for future opportunities.
We will provide an environment that enables everyone to work together in an atmosphere of mutual respect, openness and trust.
Our Aim and Values
At Esher Church of England High School, our aim is to ensure that each student leaves with excellent qualifications, rich experiences and a growth mindset that will equip them to take their place as responsible and successful citizens in the wider world. Promoting excellence in all aspects of school life and fostering spiritual, cultural and moral awareness within a Christian ethos, we aim to encourage all of our students to develop as independent and co-operative learners. Through developing students’ personal and social skills, we hope to prepare them as self-confident and highly motivated people who go on to succeed in whatever field they choose.
Our values are rooted in those of the Church of England’s for all church schools, but interpreted for our own unique setting and students.
These are:
- Educating for wisdom, knowledge and skills
- Educating for hope and aspiration
- Educating for community and living well together
- Educating for dignity and respect
As a Church of England School, our relationship with the Diocese of Guildford is essential. Not only does it help support our moral purpose, but it’s family of schools gives us a significant network from which we can grow leaders, encourage new members to the profession, and build on the strengths of individuals and teams within our community.
Enlighten Learning Trust (ELT) was formed as a Multi Academy Trust following the conversion of Esher Church of England High School to an academy in 2014. As a Trust, ELT aims to develop a vibrant partnership of non-selective primary and secondary schools, all united in one goal to provide the best possible learning experience and environment not only for our current children but also for the next generation of pupils.
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