SEND Learning Support Assistant Level 2 - Moat Farm Infant
- Employer
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- Brookfields Road, Oldbury B68 9QR
- Salary
- Band B SCP 2-4 (£18,198 - £18,933) pro rata (Actual salary £11,756 - £12,231) (£9.43 - £9.81 per hour) plus a Living Wage supplement to £9.50 per hour, payable from 1 April 2021
- Closing date
- 5 Jun 2021
- Reference
- SANDED000004741
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- Sector
- Education
- Job Type
- Schools / Academies - Support staff roles
- Contract Type
- Part time temporary
- Working Pattern
- Term time
- Hours
- Part-Time
Job Details
Fixed Term contract to 22/07/2022 (Subject to SEND Funding)
Start Date: Thursday 2nd September 2021
Moat Farm Infant School is looking to appoint a reliable, motivated and enthusiastic person to work within our very effective school. The appointed person will provide 1:1 support for children in school with SEN. They will be working under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO. They will also need to have a genuine desire to work with infant aged children. You will be a resilient person who is looking for a challenge in providing great support in this 1:1 role. This may be supporting teaching in the classroom and also out of the classroom through intervention work.
Candidates should have the following qualities and experience:
- Minimum of NVQ level 2 qualification
- Previous experience of supporting children with SEN particularly social, emotional and mental health needs
- Ability to maintain a calm and constructive approach when dealing with challenging situations
- Use positive and effective behaviour management strategies
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent attendance and punctuality
- Experience of working in a school setting and working within a team
- Experience of supporting children working in EYFS and KS1
- Experience of supporting children with Special Educational Needs
- Team teach/ Mappa trained is desirable
Application forms and job descriptions are available online via www.sandwell.gov.uk/jobs, the school website: www.moat.farm-inf.sandwell.sch.uk or by emailing Natalie.skidmore@mfi.school
If you require further information please contact the school office on 0121 552 1885 (Option 2)
Closing Date: Friday 4th June 2021 at 12pm
Shortlisting: Monday 7th June 2021
Interviews: Tuesday 15th June 2021
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. If you do not hear from us by the end of the day on Tuesday 8th June 2021 you have not been successful in your application.
Hours:
27.5 hours per week term time only, Monday – Friday
Grade:
Band B SCP 2-4 (£18,198 - £18,933) pro rata (Actual salary £11,756 - £12,231) (£9.43 - £9.81 per hour) plus a Living Wage supplement to £9.50 per hour, payable from 1 April 2021
Location:
Moat Farm Infant School, Brookfields Road, Oldbury B68 9QR
Closing Date:
Friday 4th June 2021 at 12pm
Supporting documents
Application Form
Job Description and Person Specification
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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