What is the job role?
What will I be doing?
As an LSA, you'll be working directly with our students to provide support, encouragement, and guidance. You'll be part of a delivery team working alongside the lead teachers to create a nurturing, therapeutic, and personalised environment that you will design and run together!
What you'll be doing:
• Supporting and nurturing pupils with SEMH difficulties
• Helping children to progress socially and academically
• Working closely with the wider intervention and leadership team and other school staff
• Building strong relationships with parents and carers and providing feedback on children's progress and wellbeing
• Working independently with small groups
• Supporting the planning and preparation of engaging activities
• Building positive relationships with our young people and their families
We need people who are:
• Passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people
• Resilient, patient, and empathetic
• Committed to our values: Effort, Respect, and Ambition
• Willing to learn and develop professionally
• Team players who can contribute to our warm, caring culture
Experience and Skills:
• Experience of working with children in any setting (schools, care homes, youth work, etc.)
• Good behaviour management skills (or willingness to develop them)
• Understanding of SEMH needs (or desire to learn)
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
Who are we looking for?
No previous school experiences? No problem!
We value life experience as much as classroom experience. If you've worked in children's care homes, youth services, mental health settings, or have relevant personal experience and want a career change, we want to hear from you!
So, why join Woodfield?
• Make a genuine difference in the lives of children who need it most. We are the only school of our type in Coventry!
• No two days are the same - a varied, challenging, and rewarding role
• Excellent training and development opportunities including potential pathways to HLTA or qualified teacher status. Many of our staff have gone from being LSAs to Pastoral Managers, Teachers and even Senior Leaders!
• Supportive and friendly team who understand the challenges and rewards of SEMH education. Become part of the Woodfield family!
• Be part of our journey to create the very best SEMH provision in the country.
Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification or you can download the application pack and return completed direct to the school
Closing date: Sunday 12th April
Interview date: TBC
Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act from applying for this post.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.