Job Description

Learning Support Assistant - Grade 4

Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only Talk to us about what flexible working options are available Salary: 26,403 - 28,142 pro rata, according to experience To start: as soon as possible
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join our successful SEND team and thriving school. The role entails working with students with a range of special educational needs, supporting them in classroom settings and, at times, in small groups in our dedicated learning support department.

The Bulmershe SEND department has its own base with fantastic facilities which offer a superb environment in which to work and learn. We are a friendly and supportive team of 15 staff who have a wealth of experience. In an ever-changing world, we continue to learn and adapt in order to best support our student community.

The role is to provide support for those students identified by the SENDCo/Deputy SENDCo and/or Head of Year who need extra intervention(s) to ensure they reach their full potential. This includes but is not limited to:

Specific duties and responsibilities

targeted literacy and numeracy support with smaller groups and/or 1:1 with students targeted social skills and emotional regulation/zones of regulation support with smaller groups and/or 1:1 with students supporting students with re-integration back into lessons, particularly those with SEMH needs assisting students with making the transition to/from the Bulmershe School establishing excellent relationships with staff and parents to support students beyond the classroom supporting students in their mainstream lessons integrating our therapy dog into smaller group/1:1 sessions, as appropriate supporting students in smaller groups with GCSE catch up monitoring and logging students accessing the Oasis centre preparing and developing resources for learning activities monitoring, recording and reporting on the progress made by students during these sessions ensuring the maintenance of records and information systems both computerised and manual with due regard for data protection, confidentiality and regulatory requirements most importantly, approaching this role with a student-centred approach and ensuring that student voice is at the heart of everything we do

The Ideal Candidate would

have experience in a school environment have experience of working with young people have excellent communication skills and good written communication have knowledge of SIMs Software (or a willingness to learn)

Person Specification

GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths A flexible approach to work Sense of responsibility and integrity Be able to work independently, but also as part of a team A positive attitude, patience, resilience and determination to help our students Tact and diplomacy

Why join The Bulmershe School

The Bulmershe School is a heavily oversubscribed school which sits at the heart of the community. We are a mixed Corvus Learning Trust Academy 11-18 school of approximately 1,500 students, who come from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We work closely with our parents, partners and feeder school to achieve the best outcomes for all of our students. We were rated as 'Good' in our last OFSTED report and are aiming for Outstanding.

We believe that The Bulmershe is a school where you can really make a difference and we look forward to your application.

How to Apply

If you'd like to find out more about role, the school, or to talk to us about options for flexible working - call: 0118 935 3353 to arrange to meet us for coffee and a chat. Ready to apply? Please request our application form by emailing your interest to the Assistant School Business manager, Mrs Bagley-Kelly
The Bulmershe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references. Note: This job description is not your contract of employment or any part of it. It has been prepared only for the purpose of school organisation and may change either as your contract changes or as the organisation of the school is changed. Nothing will be changed without consultation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,403.00-28,142.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Free parking On-site gym On-site parking Transport links
Work Location: In person