Specialist LSA (4 Days) - Part-time - Special Needs Position
- Recruiter
- THE NEW SCHOOL AT WEST HEATH
- Location
- Sevenoaks
- Salary
- 13985.50 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 23 Jun 2021
- Closes
- 29 Jun 2021
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Special Needs
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part Time
Pay: 13,985.50 (actual salary)
Start Date: Immediate
Part time position, Monday to Thursday.
We require a dynamic, motivated, pro-active and well-organised individual who has the ability and skills to successfully work as part of our Learning Support Assistant team within HEART. The HEART department supports young people who have a complexity of needs within their social, emotional and mental health. You will be supporting students with their academic, personal and social development. This role is demanding and challenging, but very rewarding.
All of our learners have EHCP's and as a school we are proud to promote the development of life skills and social development as equal to academic achievement. West Heath School works towards the end goal of helping students re-integrate into mainstream learning and preparation for adulthood. Applicants must be prepared to work in the school environment and occasionally at external locations when required, such as therapeutic farms/colleges. HEART is a department within West Heath School for students with more complex needs.
Key Requirements
- Full driving licence and use of own vehicle
- Experience of working in schools (preferably SEMH)
- Understanding of SEMH
- Good level of English and Maths
- Fresh ideas and a good insight into how to support teachers
- Ready to learn new skills
- Willing to learn teaching strategies and techniques
- Proactive, creative and innovative
- Emotionally robust and resilient
- Flexible, engaging and adaptable
Benefits
- Free lunch and refreshments as well as free parking onsite
- Regular mentoring and coaching
- Regular training from internal and external experts
- Career progression opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Discounted venue hire for parties/weddings
Closing Date: 28/06/2021 at 15:00
Interviews: TBC
Information about the school
WEST HEATH SCHOOL
Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1SR
"Rebuilding lives through education"
OFSTED outstanding November 2019
West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access main stream education. We believe in "rebuilding lives through education", developing life skills and encouraging students to enjoy social activities .
"A fun place to work where social development is valued as much as education"
"The support you receive from the moment you arrive at West Heath School is excellent???"
"Two days are never the same at West Heath School and this certainly keeps you on your toes!"
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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