Are you up for the challenge of working in one of the top 5% of schools nationally for progress? If so, we want you!
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed individual to join our Personalised Learning SEND faculty. We believe that every student at Baysgarth School is capable of achieving their very best, regardless of starting point or additional need, and the Personalised Learning teamwork to ensure that any barriers to success are addressed and supported. This is a great opportunity for someone with the right skills to join the school and team at an exciting time.
Our students are amazing. They are intelligent, articulate, funny, welcoming and appreciative of great teaching. They deserve the best and we intend to make sure that this is what they receive, in every aspect of their school lives. To do this we need outstanding staff who are dedicated, passionate, dynamic, caring and inspiring. We strongly feel we have a world class staff team and we are looking for someone to join one of the strongest teams within it.
The school has outstanding facilities in all areas, reflecting our commitment to our staff and students in ensuring the very best conditions for learning.
The role of Learning Support Assistant is key in providing high quality learning experiences at all times for our students.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Supporting individuals or groups of students to access all areas of the curriculum
* Working collaboratively with teaching staff to create outstanding learning opportunities
* Delivering 1:1 or group targeted interventions
* Communicating student progress to a range of stakeholders
* Supervising pupils during breaks, lunchtimes and extra-curricular activities
The following qualifications and experience are essential:
* GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) Grade C or above
* Experience of working with students with additional needs within a secondary school
* Knowledge and awareness of KS2 and post 16 education
* Knowledge of how students learn and how additional needs might impact on this
* Using ICT to support students’ learning
* Using differentiation strategies to support a range of learning needs effectively
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate flexibility as there could be times were you would be required to work at either Baysgarth School or at Castledyke Primary School supporting the children across the Federation.
Riverview Family of Schools 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 applicant will be required to apply for enhanced disclosure from the DBS.
If you are inspired by the challenge and responsibility of this opportunity, we would like to hear from you. If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please feel free to contact Dr Emma Rice-Adams (SENCO) at the school.
As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.