Learning Support Assistant (SEN) - Marling School (Part of Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust)

Stroud

School: Marling School (Part of Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust) (LA)
Address: Cainscross Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire
Title: Learning Support Assistant (SEN) - Marling School (Part of Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust)
Grade: Grade 3 (pts 4-6) £23,114 - £23,893 pa pro rata
Allowances: (Not applicable)
Hours: Part Time (30 hours)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 15/10/2024
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date: A.S.A.P.

Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust
Cainscross Road, Stroud, GLOS, GL5 4HE
Email: recruitment@cbat.academy

Learning Support Assistant
Permanent, Full or Part time up to 30 hours per week, Term Time only
Full Time Equivalent Salary – Grade 3 Points 4 – 6 £23,114 - £23,893
Based at – Marling School, Stroud

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our talented and supportive team at
Marling School. We are a thriving Multi-Academy Trust with a strong collective identity of
working together to generate and celebrate success within our communities. Can you bring the
ambition, professionalism and drive necessary to support our pupils to achieve their utmost
potential?

Hours - 8.30am-3.30pm Flexible
Up to 30 hours per week, term time only + INSET (equivalent to 39 weeks)
Start Date – ASAP
Actual Salary – 0.69 FTE £16,030 - £16,570 (based on 30 hrs)

The Learning Support Assistant will be responsible for supporting the work of the SEND team in the management of provision for pupils identified as having Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The Learning Support Assistant will work across year groups supporting students both in and out of lessons. They will also liaise closely with external agencies as required. The post will form part of the school’s SEND intervention team.
The role will include:

Support for Students
• To establish productive working relationships with students with identified SEND needs both in and out of the classroom, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
• To work with a range of students as directed but give priority to those identified as having the greatest need, especially those experiencing multiple disadvantages.
• To identify and remove barriers to learning whilst promoting independence
• To help raise students’ self-esteem, expectations, achievements and standards
• To provide support for individuals and groups of students and identify barriers to learning and implement interventions to reduce these by setting achievable targets and goals for students.
• To plan and develop appropriate programmes for vulnerable students targeting specific areas of need.
• To provide support for new students admitted to school to promote effective transition.
• To work independently and on own initiative to make decisions involving students and to work with other members of staff in the best interests of students

Support for Teachers
• To assist the SENCO in implementing the provision for SEND within school
• To establish productive working relationships with staff, ensuring that staff are kept informed of pupil’s SEN. To advise on areas to develop and support and to assist the class teacher in delivering the curriculum through adaptive teaching for individual students
• To provide all those with involvement in Special Needs and Learning Support the support, challenge, information and development necessary to sustain motivation and secure improvement in learning
• To provide the SENDCo with reports relating to academic progress, attendance and punctuality, behaviour and attitude to work of specific students where required

Support for the School
• Liaise with parents and external agencies to amend and update MyPlans/Pupil Passports within the review meeting cycle
• To ensure that accurate and detailed records are kept of meetings and discussions with parents and outside agencies.
• To communicate, collate, and maintain records regarding circumstances, abilities and needs of individual students.
• To actively seek knowledge and information about the range of activities, course opportunities, organisations and individuals that could be drawn upon or signposted as additional resources to work with young people.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

 

 

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Salary: Grade 3 (pts 4-6) £23,114 - £23,893 pa pro rata

Hours Per Week: Part Time (30 hours)

To Apply simply click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete the online form including attaching an up-to-date CV.