SEND Learning Support Assistant

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to support some children with Individual Needs and when required, to assist with classroom cover in the absence of a teacher (approximately 5-10 hours per week). The children all work as part of the grammar class but benefit from statutory support in the classroom. The role is 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time plus 1 week). You will be working 08:30-16:30, Monday to Friday with a 1-hour unpaid break.

The main purpose of the role:

The purpose of the LSA is to support the children with their learning and general wellbeing and to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment. Each approach will be tailored to the individual student.

Salary – SEND LSA The post is offered in the Bexley scale 7.1-7.4 with the Outer London weighting.

Why Join the Beths Community

• All staff receive their own laptop

• CPD programme for staff development

• 24/7 Employee Wellbeing Support Programmer (free & confidential)

• Cycle to work scheme

• Use of School gym

• Staff social events

Appointment Process Applications should reach the school by 9am Friday 24th January 2025. We prefer electronic submissions and application forms can be found on TES or on the school website, no CVs please. Prospective candidates are very welcome to look around the school and meet the Headteacher and other senior staff by appointment. Our website and school films will give you a flavour of the vibrant and exciting environment we work in. We intend to interview on an application basis.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks, including an online check.