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POSITION: Learning Support Assistant (Part-Time)
PAY RATE: £77-£95
LOCATION: Bishop's Stortford / Stanstead
HOURS: 3 to 4 days / full day hours
CONTRACT: Fixed term, starting 1st September 2024 until 31st August 2025
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ABOUT OUR PROVISION: Is an enhanced provision based in West Essex, primarily supporting primary schools within Uttlesford. We offer short-term, intensive intervention to children from Reception-Year 6 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, aiming to reduce exclusions and support their return to mainstream education.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
- To work in partnership with the class teacher(s) to support learning in line with the Curriculum, Codes of Practice, and School Policies and Procedures.
- To work as part of a professional team to support learning activities for classes and/or individual pupils.
- To lead and deliver whole class, group interventions, or 1:1 sessions to support pupils' learning needs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide efficient and effective support for students with additional needs, ensuring their integration within the main Academy.
- Support students in line with their Education, Health & Care Plans.
- Work with teaching teams to deliver tailored support and interventions.
- Assist in managing and encouraging positive behaviours through Trauma Perceptive Practice and de-escalation techniques.
OUR VALUES:
- Compassion and Kindness: We focus on understanding and addressing the root causes of behaviours and building on children's strengths.
- Hope: We aim to foster a positive and hopeful outlook in our students, supporting their growth and development.
- Connection and Belonging: We strive to create a nurturing environment where every child feels a sense of belonging and connection.
WORKING WITH US:
- Our staff are trained in Trauma Perceptive Practice and de-escalation techniques, with the use of PRICE techniques as a last resort.
- We provide a cooked school lunch for every child who wishes to take up this offer, for the duration of their placement.
- Our practice is grounded in the principles of nurture and the latest research on attachment and trauma.
Join us to make a significant impact on children's lives and help shape their futures through education and support.
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Safeguarding
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that the successful applicant must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more updates on the role, do not hesitate to contact Jessie Dowden or apply at (url removed)
