Learning Support Assistant – Visual and Hearing Impairment

Job Title Learning Support Assistant – Visual and Hearing Impairment

Grade/Salary Scale 2&3 points 4-6 depending on experience Actual Salary £18,021 – £18,632 per annum

Plus Outer Fringe Allowance £537 per annum

Hours 34 hours 30 min per week. Term Time Only (38 weeks) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm, Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm

Date Required September 2024

Closing Date Friday 5th July 2024 at midday

Interview Date Immediately on receipt of suitable applications

Reporting To SEND Manager

We are looking to recruit to our well-established SEND team and Learning Support Assistant. We are looking for candidates with enthusiasm and a calm, consistent and professional approach to provide support to those with Educational Needs, both in the classroom and in small groups.  Experience of working with young people / adults with Visual and / or Hearing Impairments would be especially welcomed.

 

Whilst experience working in schools and TA/LSA qualifications are an advantage, this post will provide an ideal opportunity for you to gain experience working within a school and with a wide range of young people. The post is suited to people looking to move into Education, including those looking to develop skills and gaining experience in preparation for a career in teaching.

 

You must have a confident approach to working with young people, excellent communication skills and display a conscientious and flexible attitude to working as part of a team.

 

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

 

  • Patient
  • Calm
  • Confident in working with children who may be highly anxious
  • Imaginative
  • Hardworking
  • Flexible
  • Happy working as part of a dedicated team

 

We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community and to experience our school at first hand. If you would like to do this, please contact Naz Choudhury, HR Assistant on 01268 627844 or via email to recruitment@bromfords.essex.sch.uk

 

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