Learning Support Assistant with SEN Experience

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge based at White Hall Academy supporting the needs of primary school children in the Clacton area? We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and dedicated learning support assistant to support children within our school. If you have previous experience supporting children with SEND, this may be for you. You may be required to work in one of the SEND provisions within White Hall Academy on occasions. Are you able to demonstrate that you have moved a child's learning forward through your support? We are a three-form entry primary school with happy, self-motivated children, supportive parents and a creative and dynamic staff team. We ensure that staff and parents work together to support the development of all children both academically as well as socially and emotionally.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and development of primary school children, including those with SEND.
• Work in the SEND provisions as required, providing tailored assistance.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and support staff to deliver inclusive education.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of individual learning plans.

Qualifications & Experience

• Team player with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Patient, tolerant and understanding approach to child development.
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
• Previous experience supporting children with SEND is desirable.

What we offer

• Shared values across the Trust: Happy, Healthy, Learners for Life, Able to Make Choices, Confident, Contributing to Society.
• Emphasis on learning in emotional wellbeing, personal, social and learning skills, basic skills, personal interests beyond the curriculum, aspirations and possibilities, and core values.
• A supportive and positive learning environment that promotes continual professional development for all staff.
• Trust-wide employee assistance programme.
• Enhanced DBS checks and rigorous safeguarding procedures.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references, including one from their most recent employer.

Information about the School

White Hall Academy is a large primary school at the heart of the local community. It is part of the Learning Pathways Academy Trust, which has partnership at the heart of its ethos. We are rated “Good” by Ofsted and are now working towards “Outstanding”. To help us achieve this we need exceptional staff. The Learning Pathways Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.