Learning Support Assistant

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic individual to join out Learning Support Team as a Learning Support Assistant. The successful candidate will be required to work with SEND students across Key Stages 3 and 4 to ensure that students’ needs do not become a barrier to learning and making progress. You will be required to understand individual students’ needs and work with subject teachers so that they can develop learning programmes appropriate to the needs of those students. Support will encompass both in class and through targeted interventions, which may also involve small group work.

The successful candidate will have:

• Education to at least A Level standard or equivalent;
• GCSE Grade C (4/5) in Maths and English (or equivalent);
• Good working knowledge and understanding of a wide range of additional needs;
• Experience of working with children and young people, ideally within an education setting;
• Excellent organisational and digital literacy skills;
• A commitment to equality of opportunity and inclusion.

The post will suit an individual who enjoys working with children and young people and has a desire to be a positive role model for them.

Hours: 35 hours a week, 39 weeks a year (term time only + 5 Inset Days) 

Prendergast Ladywell School is part of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools; we believe that all our students can achieve excellence and that they deserve the very best teachers and resources to reach their potential. Our caring environment values achievement and we insist on tolerance and mutual respect.

You will have the opportunity to work with a forward-thinking school leadership team. We provide a comprehensive and supportive induction programme for all new members of staff. You will also have access to a rich and varied CPD programme within the school and across the Federation.

If you are someone who puts students first and is prepared to go the extra mile for every one of our students, then we want to hear from you.

We are dedicated to creating a work environment that our colleagues can enjoy, our students can benefit from, and where work complements life. For this reason, we encourage everyone to discuss with us their flexible working requirements during the recruitment process so that we can find the best working solution for them and their role.

To apply, please click here.

Closing Date:9:30am on Monday 5 February 2024

Interviews: Friday 9 February 2024

Please note CVs are not accepted.

The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.