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Bowbrook House School is seeking to appoint a resilient and dedicated Learning Support Assistants with specific knowledge and experience in supporting children with ASC within an independent school setting. You will provide one-on-one, and possibly group, support to students with diverse needs, ensuring a positive and inclusive learning environment. The post includes classroom support and elements of pastoral care.
You will work as part of the SEND team to successfully include all students on the SEND register into every aspect of school life. In addition to this you may work with a range of different students as directed by the SENDCo.
Why Join Bowbrook?
1. A family school with small class sizes and ‘the child’ at the heart of its decision making.
2. A supportive environment
3. A school culture that values individuality and inclusion
4. Recent accolades including ISA National Award for Excellence and an outstanding ISI inspection
5. Opportunity to maintain ‘excellent’ SEND provision.
Responsibilities:
6. Support students with challenging behaviour and ASC, implementing individual education plans and behaviour management strategies.
7. Foster a safe and inclusive environment, working closely with teachers and professionals to deliver tailored support.
8. Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to the teaching staff.
9. Collaborate with parents/careers to ensure effective communication and engagement
Requirements:
10. Previous experience as a SEND Teaching Assistant, specifically in supporting challenging behaviour and ASC and high levels of anxiety is desirable.
11. Sensitivity and understanding
12. Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
13. Resilience and composure in challenging situations.
14. Excellent verbal communication and written skills with high expectations of learning and behaviour
15. The ability to understand people's reactions
16. A relevant Level 3+ Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.
17. An understanding approach to diverse learning needs.
18. To enjoy working with other people.
19. To be flexible and open to change.
20. Relevant qualifications or training in special education are advantageous.
Employee Benefits
Bowbrook House School offers an attractive package, including automatic enrolment into the Workplace Pension Scheme, the possibility of fee reduction for school-age children (by negotiation with the Headteacher) and free on-site parking. Meals and refreshments are provided daily, free of charge.
Safeguarding Statement
Bowbrook House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.