Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

(TA2 with SEN allowance)

TA2 point 5-6 plus SEN allowance.

32.5 hours per week, term time only plus Training Days

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our school which is going through an exciting period of development. Our students are 11-16 years and have been excluded or are close to being excluded from mainstream school. Students attend full or part time and are referred to us by schools and the Local Authority. Our Teaching groups are small between 2 and 8 students per class. We currently have 42 students on role.

Our ideal candidate will be passionate about making a difference and helping to improve the learning opportunities for our children.  You must be passionate about ensuring students succeed both academically and pastorally. Our ideal candidate may already have experience working in our kind of setting or have worked with young people who have SEMH difficulties. 

The post holder should be able to work as part of a team, support class teachers and manage pupils on a 1:1 basis and whole class setting, have NVQ level II in child related subject or relevant experience and exceptionally good communication skills & Numeracy/literacy Skills. This post could involve supporting students at other Site so access to a car, driving licence and business insurance are essential.

If you would like to find out more or would like an application pack email to you then please contact our Business Operations Manager Julie Jarvis 01527 597936 or email to jjarvis@theforge.worcs.sch.uk

Applications form and job description are also available www.theforge.worcs.sch.uk/vacancies

OF COURSE - SAFEGUARDING THE CONDITIONS FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IS OUR PRIMARY CONCERN. ALL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES AND DBS CHECKS AND RIGOROUS INTERVIEW

Closing date: Wednesday 16th September 2024, first post

Interviews will take place soon after