Overview
Responsible to: SENCO
Location: Mount St Joseph Catholic School
Term of Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Term Time Only Plus 3 days
Start date: As soon as possible
Mount St Joseph Catholic School is currently seeking a Learning Support Assistant (SEN). This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development and growth within the multi-academy trust.
Responsibilities
* To work under the direction/guidance of the class teacher/SEN Co-ordinator to support particular pupil(s) to access the curriculum in the most effective way, appropriate to their needs and understanding.
* To assist in the delivery of the provision as outlined in statements of special educational needs.
* To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment.
* Provide support for teaching and learning activities. Contribute to students’ development and safeguarding.
* Help to keep students safe, including maintaining a safe environment, dealing with accidents, supporting safeguarding.
* To promote the inclusion of all students.
About the School and Mission
Mount St Joseph is a vibrant secondary school situated in the South of Bolton serving a richly diverse community. Our ethos is underpinned by the gospel values of serving others, tolerance, compassion and forgiveness. As a community of learners, believers and friends, we are committed to the spiritual, moral, educational and social development of our community.
We are proud of our team of dedicated staff who provide an inspiring, structured and supportive learning environment, in which every student is challenged to realise their full potential and encouraged to be ambitious for their futures.
Our Mission and Values
Our Mission
Our Trust Mission is simple: to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.
Our Values - One of Hope
Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together, offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, turning aspiration into reality. We are relentlessly ambitious and will strive for what seems just out of reach.
One of Courage
As modelled by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right and will support the vulnerable within our communities.
One of Innovation
We will pursue new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work, preparing our children and young people for a changing world.
What we are seeking
We are seeking an individual who has:
* Ability to relate well to children
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Ability to supervise and assist students
* Knowledge of the concept of confidentiality
* Commitment to equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people
What we can offer
* A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
* Highly effective safeguarding procedures
* A working environment where all feel valued and respected
* Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school
* A highly dedicated and inspirational team
* A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development
* A happy, calm and welcoming working environment
* Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
* Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
* Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)
The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.
Prospective candidates are warmly welcomed to visit the school. Please contact J Hannan [emailprotected] to make an appointment.
Safeguarding and Recruitment
Commitment to Safeguarding: The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references. Information provided will be treated confidentially in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice. Applications should be made using our standard application form. An online search will be performed on shortlisted applicants in line with safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Shortlisted applicants will complete a self-disclosure form of cautions and convictions.
Interview date: TBC
Note: We only accept applications submitted via our website
Address: Greenland Rd, Farnworth, BL4 0HU, United Kingdom
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