Learning Support Assistant (Special School)
About This Role
Have you ever considered supporting the Teaching and Learning of children and young people who have Special Needs?
We are looking to appoint Learning Support Assistants to join our hardworking and friendly team, working to support our special needs children aged 3-19 years, covering a whole range of complex needs including ASD, SLD, PMLD, and challenging behaviour.
Working hours
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8.50 am - 3.20 pm Tuesday 8.50 am -4.20 pm (team meeting 3.20 pm -4.20 pm) every other Tuesday Friday 8.50 am - 1.10 pm
Training every Monday and Thursday 3.20 pm- 4.20 pm - during your training period
Monday - Friday term time only plus all inset days
Essex Pay Structure
Scale 3, point 6 (Pro Rata)
Depending on experience
Actual Salary paid in 12 monthly payments £17,683.47 including Fringe allowance
Experience not needed; in-house training provided.The successful candidate will need to:
Hold a relevant qualification at NVQ Level 2 or above
Have some experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs
Have a caring nature
Be able to communicate effectively with children and adults
Be able to work as part of a team
In return we can offer:
Friendly experienced team
Training
Access to the local government pension scheme
A wellbeing package including an annual term time wellbeing day and Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust (EFSPT) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS check, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed. Online searches are conducted on all shortlisted candidates. EFSPT is committed to equality, and to making fair and equitable treatment an integral part of everything we do.