Learning Support Assistant – The Orchard School
- Employer
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- Causeway Green Road, Oldbury B68 8LD
- Salary
- Band C SCP 5-8 (£18,795-£19,945 per annum) pro rata (£9.74-£10.34 per hour) plus SEN allowance
- Closing date
- 4 Oct 2019
- Reference
- SANDED000003936
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- Sector
- Education
- Job Type
- Schools / Academies - Support staff roles, Teaching assistant
- Contract Type
- Part time permanent
- Working Pattern
- Term time
- Hours
- Part-Time
Job Details
The Governors of this primary aged school wish to appoint a Learning Support Assistant. Experience of working with children with complex and profound learning difficulties is required. We are looking for people who are adaptable, reliable and good team players.
The Orchard School is an outstanding Sandwell Special School that caters for pupils with complex and profound learning difficulties. These include severe autism, complex medical conditions, physical and mobility difficulties, as well as severe developmental delay. There are currently 148 pupils on roll, and our children range from 2-11 years.
We are a dynamic, vibrant and forward-looking school, with a welcoming ethos and a commitment to working in partnership with other agencies and families in order to harness and develop each child’s potential.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
An Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Check is required for the post.
Application forms and further details are available from the school by contacting Deanna Jackson on 0121 569 7040 or deanna.jackson@orchard.sandwell.sch.uk
Closing date: Wednesday 2nd October 2019 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: Wednesday 2nd October 2019 from 1pm
Interviews: Friday 18th October 2019
Hours:
32.5 hours per week, term time plus five INSET days
Grade:
Band C SCP 5-8 (£18,795-£19,945 per annum) pro rata (£9.74-£10.34 per hour) plus SEN allowance
Location:
Causeway Green Road, Oldbury B68 8LD
Closing date:
Wednesday 2nd October 2019 at 12 noon
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Company
Who are we?
Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone’s throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.
Why work for us?
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
- An exclusive retail discounts portal
- Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
- An employee assistance and counselling service
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
- Flexi-time working
- A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity
- Volunteering scheme
Your career at Sandwell Council
We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.
Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it’s worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.
Our plans for the future
Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell.
We’re a progressive organisation, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s much more to do to make our vision. For more information on our plans for the future see our dedicated vision 2030 page; http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Vision2030
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit;
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
For information on our Values and Behaviours, please visit:
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/values-behaviours
To view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide, please visit;
https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/30847/local-government-careers
- Website
- http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 0121 569 3300
- Location
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BS
United Kingdom
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