Learning Support Assistants for the Senior School (Full Time)

Beech Hall School are looking an experienced and dynamic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their friendly and supportive team, to support students in our school. The core purpose of this role is to support specific pupils within the classroom environment, small group situations and on a one-to-one basis as required. LSAs will work with teaching staff to raise the learning and attainment of pupils whilst also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. Experience of working with children with SEN is highly advantageous.

This is a challenging and varied role and an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated person with good interpersonal skills with ideally previous experience of delivering support for the teaching and learning across the board. 

We are looking for someone who is flexible, able to use their own initiative and can work well in a team situation. The candidate will follow the direction of the teacher whilst also understanding the child they are working with and how to differentiate the task appropriately to suit their needs.

Duties will include running specific programmes and activities to assist the pupil’s individual learning and social needs. The candidates will also be responsible for implementing the targets on the pupils’ School Focus Plan (SFP) in liaison with the class teacher and SENDCo.

Beech Hall School prides itself on the inclusion of all staff members in the involvement of the life of the school and expects flexibility to undertake additional roles as and when required. It is expected that all staff will attend staff briefings before and after school (on set days), complete break and lunchtime duties, training, inset days, extra-curricular activities and meetings as appropriate.

In addition to working in the beautiful surroundings of Beech Hall School and with committed and friendly colleagues, staff will also benefit from:       

• Competitive rates of pay        
• Access to the staff pension scheme          
• Free lunches on-site        
• Generous staff discount on nursery and school fees          
• Wellness programmes, including access to the on-site gym and pool       
• On-site parking

Positions within our Learning Support team are valued and highly regarded, and for that reason we offer competitive rates of pay. As such, even though the role is term time only, the salary is for the full year and not pro rata, which is much more favourable than other schools may offer. Please note, this is also a permanent position.

More information about our school can be found on the school website, www.beechhallschool.org. You are warmly encouraged to get in touch with any questions you may have, or better still, why not come and see us for yourself? Should you wish to have an informal discussion about this role or make an appointment to visit us, please call Mrs Fern, Director of Inclusion, on 01625 422192.

Please apply using the attached Beech Hall School Application Form (Microsoft Word). Please remember to include a statement outlining your suitability for the role. Completed applications should be returned by email to Mrs Goodwin, School Secretary secretary@beechhallschool.org by 10am on Monday 9th December 2024 - interviews to take place that week. We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a high number of suitable candidates.

Beech Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post, including enhanced DBS checks.