Position:             SEND Support Assistant – Learning 

(temporary to July 2020  in first instance; start date as soon as possible following successful appointment)

Salary:                   Scale point 5 (£9.74 per hour) 16 hrs per week, term-time only, 37wks FTE

Requirement:        NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)

Burton Fields School are looking to appoint a highly skilled and experienced learning support assistant to provide 1-1 support for pupils with learning difficulties to enable them to thrive within a mainstream setting.

We require someone who: 

-Is committed to inclusive practice
-Has an outstanding understanding of the impact of learning difficulties on children’s progress and development
-Has experience of working with children with learning difficulties
-Has the relevant skills and strategies required to ensure a tailored package of support can be implemented to meet need
-Is able to communicate well with good interpersonal skills
-Has the ability to inspire and motivate

-Is resilient

-Has a good sense of humour

-Can work well independently and as part of a team
 

If you feel you have the skills and understanding for this role, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions within the Central Co-operative Learning Trust you are required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check prior to appointment.

Visits to the school prior to application are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office 01283 494530 to arrange a convenient time. Previous applicants need not reapply

Completed application should be emailed to:  mburkett@centralclt.com

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Monday 4^th November 2019.  Interviews to be held Monday 11^th November 2019.