Learning Support Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Full-time -

Start Date: September 2021

Pay: Kent Range 3

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, caring and committed professional to join our enthusiastic and supportive team. The successful candidate will provide a high standard of support and will need to be able to plan, deliver and monitor learning opportunities to meet the needs of both individual children and groups of children.

You will need to be an enthusiastic, adaptable and motivated individual who:

• is passionate about promoting learning and achievement for all.
• has experience of working with children with special educational needs.
• has excellent communication skills to establish positive home/school relationships.
• has a helpful, caring and understanding nature.
• has proficient skills in literacy and numeracy.
• has the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

You will be required to:

• Work with an individual or with small groups of children.
• Support children with their additional personal needs whilst implementing planned learning activities/programmes.
• Show initiative and flexibility.
• Build effective relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

If you would like any further information or would like to arrange a tour of the school, please do not hesitate to get in contact with our Operations Manager, Mrs Lynn O'Neill, via the email.

Closing Date: 25/06/2021 at 16:00

Interviews: Week commencing 28th June

Information about the school

St John's is a successful co-ed Catholic school with over 1200 pupils including c.280 in the Sixth Form. We have a very strong Catholic ethos and pride ourselves in being a warm and welcoming community. The school's 2019 Progress 8 score of +0.40 was the fourth consecutive year the school achieved a positive score on this key performance measure and a wonderful reflection of the talented and dedicated students and staff we have at the school.

This is an excellent and exciting time to join the school and be part of an enthusiastic, forward thinking and supportive team. If you would like to be part of this exciting opportunity, follow the link below to our website via the button below and click on the Information tab to locate Job Vacancies. Kindly complete the Application Form and Recruitment Monitoring Forms and email them to the address below.

St John's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS clearance. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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