SEND Learning Support Assistants

Gearies Primary School is a friendly and culturally diverse school providing education to pupils aged 3-11. Due to increased needs, we wish to appoint versatile, enthusiastic and experienced classroom practitioners to provide support to children across the school with special educational needs. 

We are looking for colleagues who:-

•            enjoy working with children

•            have experience of working with children with special educational needs

•            are committed to raising standards

•            have excellent communications skills

•            hold GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English Language (or equivalent)

•            have a minimum Level 2 qualification in a relevant field   

•            are flexible, enthusiastic and motivated

They will be required to:

•            work in collaboration with class teachers

•            work under the direction of the Special Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)

•            contribute to records kept on pupil progress

•            discuss how the children cope with their work with the SENCO and class teachers

•            cater for the personal needs of SEN children

We are a well-resourced school and can offer:

·       A friendly and supportive environment

·       Excellent development opportunities

·       Well-behaved pupils

·       Term-time only working

·       Pension scheme