Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Application Closing Date:  4th July 2018
Position Start Date: Sept 2018
Position Type:  Learning Support Assistant
Employment Type:  Full-time (will consider part time applications)
Pay Range: £12,300 - £13,400
Hours / Weeks: 30.50 Hours per week - 39 weeks per year
Date of Interview:  16th July 2018

Job Description
Harlow Fields is a very successful special school providing for children and young people between the ages of 3 to 19 with Severe and Complex Learning Difficulties. 

We are looking to appoint a number of Learning Support Assistants to work in partnership with class teachers to support pupils' learning in line with codes of practice and school policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be required to attend to pupils' personal needs, helping with social, welfare, care and health matters, which may include toileting, dressing, feeding and mobility.

Previous experience of working with children with special educational needs is whilst not essential, is preferable.

Our ideal candidate will work well as part of a team, be patient, tolerant, understanding and most importantly enjoy working with children. This is a School for children with special needs and some children display challenging behaviour.

Harlow Fields School and College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.