At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with learning, social, and emotional needs in and beyond the classroom.
- Company: Broughton High School, a welcoming and inclusive educational environment.
- Benefits: Term-time only role with 30.25 hours per week, fostering work-life balance.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to equality and safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 standard or equivalent; experience with children is essential.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Location: Broughton High School, Woodplumpton Lane, Broughton, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 5JJ (934 on roll) Tel: 01772 863849
School website: www.broughtonhigh.co.uk
Summary: We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with particular learning, social and emotional needs in and beyond the classroom. This post is term‑time only, 30.25 hours per week (with a half hour unpaid lunch break). The successful candidate will, under the teachers’ clear guidance, support the education, personal and social development of individual pupils or small groups in the class.
Responsibilities:
- Support pupils with particular learning, social and emotional needs in and beyond the classroom.
Essential Qualifications:
- Ability to operate at a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 2 standard.
Desirable Qualifications:
- NVQ level 2 or above qualification – appropriate to the post (or equivalent).
Essential Experience:
- Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.
- Ability to relate well to children.
- Knowledge of the concept of confidentiality.
- Good numeracy and literacy skills.
Desirable Experience:
- Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment.
- Experience of administrative work.
- Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.
Equal Opportunities Statement: We are an Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Rehabilitation Statement: The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice.
The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer. This means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.
Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT (LEVEL 2A) employer: Lancashire County Council
Broughton High School is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of students with diverse learning needs. Located in the picturesque setting of Broughton, Lancashire, the school offers a collaborative culture where every team member plays a vital role in nurturing the educational journey of young learners.
