The Percy Hedley Foundation
Service: Education
Location: Percy Hedley School
Post: Learning Support Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent, Term time
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday between 8.30am and 5pm
Salary: £21,528 - £22,610 per annum (term time only)
Closing Date: TBC
Interview Date: TBC
Who Are We?
The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide.
We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change.
Percy Hedley School is a school that sets out to make a difference to the learning, wellbeing and future life chances of children with additional needs. Teachers, therapists and special/learning support assistants work together in trans-disciplinary teams to meet the individual needs of every pupil. Together, we believe we can unlock each child’s potential and support achievement for all.
The Role
The main role of the Learning Support Assistant (LSA) is to work as part of a team as directed by the Class Teacher or Therapist, to support children's care and learning. Good communication and organisation skills are essential. Experience of behaviour management, knowledge of deafness and British Sign Language or experience of integrated work with children or adults with PMLD would be an advantage.
It is a unique environment where no two days are the same. On a day-to-day basis you will:
• Person centered, either one-to-one or two-to-one support with a student within the classroom environment.
• Participate in the creative planning and implementation of all aspects of the children’s curriculum.
• Support students out in the community and on educational visits.
• Support our learners to maximise learning in crucial life skills, meet their goals and aspirations through communication, independence and participation.
• Work closely with teachers, other LSAs and therapists to meet the needs of our students
The working hours for this position are full time (37 hours per week), term time only (39 weeks).
The hours are as follows:
* Monday – 8am to 4pm
* Tuesday – 8 am to 5pm
* Wednesday - Friday – 8.30am to 4pm
Why Work for Us
Percy Hedley School encourages career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and we also have development opportunities both within college and across the wider Foundation.
We also offer the following benefits to staff:
* Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
* Contributory Pension Scheme. (Contributions can be matched up to 5%.)
* Induction and ongoing training.
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
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Salary amounts quoted are from 1 September to 31 August and therefore, if you commence employment part way through the academic year, it will be subject to an equated salary adjustment.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing and online checks in line with our regulator’s legislation requirements.
Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately.
As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme, we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.
This role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview.
This is ongoing recruitment so the vacancy will close when a suitable number of applicants have been appointed.