Overview
This is an excellent opportunity to join the Learning Support Department at Gordon’s School, one of the most successful boarding schools in England.
We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to be part of the team with the teachers and other assistants in the Learning Support Department and to support students within all four SEN areas to access the curriculum. This will include developing independence, study skills and core subject knowledge. There is also an opportunity to provide support to an individual student as a liaison.
In addition to the general duties, the successful applicant will need to adhere to the safeguarding policies of the School and will need excellent communication, organisational, interpersonal and literacy skills.
The hours are 8am – 3.35pm Monday to Friday or 8am – 3.35pm three days per week, 8am – 5pm one day and 8am – 7.30pm one day.
Responsibilities
* Support students within all four SEN areas to access the curriculum.
* Develop independence, study skills and core subject knowledge.
* Provide support to an individual student as a liaison, as required.
* Adhere to safeguarding policies of the School and maintain excellent communication, organisational and literacy skills.
* Manage duties within the agreed hours.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Excellent communication, organisational, interpersonal and literacy skills.
* Commitment to safeguarding; willingness to undergo DBS check.
* Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to the needs of students and staff.
About Us
Set in a beautiful 50-acre Surrey site, the School enjoys excellent facilities and an aspirational learning environment. Recognised by HM Chief Inspector of Schools as one of England’s finest non-selective schools, Gordon’s has circa 980 students including 270 residential boarders and a thriving sixth form.
Massively over-subscribed, Gordon’s size ensures that every student is well-known and nurtured as an individual. The School has a very strong emphasis on academic standards, self-discipline and traditional values and aims to be much more than just outstanding examination results, providing abundant opportunities outside the classroom and exceptional pastoral care.
This is an exceptionally good school. OFSTED
Gordon’s School is a Boarding and Day School and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment – applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening including a DBS check.
Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, therefore, interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline.
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