Job Description

Start date - September - subject to pre employment checks

Term time only + INSET days where required

Up to 5 days per week 8.30 am to 3.30 pm (31.25 hours per week) - Job Share Considered

Annual Salary from 23,656 to 25,183 FTE (Actual Salary from 16,247 per year)

(LGPS Scale 1 - 3) dependant on experience

"Pupils with SEND are well supported to access the same curriculum as their peers. Consequently, pupils with SEND achieve well." OFSTED - December 2022

We are looking to expand our exceptional LSA team and require a reliable, empathic and dedicated individual to join our highly skilled team. The role involves providing support for learners with EHC plans and working closely with our SENCo and Autism Enhanced Provision, offering support to a number of learners with autism and other learning needs both in the classroom and in our AEP. This is a truly rewarding position that allows the development of excellent relationships with learners and provides an opportunity to really make a difference to their school experience. It would ideally suit a member of our local community with a genuine desire to support learners with unique educational needs.

"Staff are positive about leaders' efforts to ensure that they have a reasonable

workload. Staff appreciate the support provided for their well-being." OFSTED - December 2022

We offer:

A dedicated AEP designed to support the needs of our exceptional children A nurturing and inclusive school that respects the individual needs of every child Variety and challenge in our learning environment An approach based on shared responsibility which values every member of our school community and the unique skills and experience they bring Excellent in-house induction and ongoing training Flexible approach to working hours wherever possible Wellbeing provision and an inclusive, nurturing and supportive culture Commitment to match LGPS Pay Point up to Point 6 for those with relevant school experience Family friendly policies 2 Week October Half Term Break Annual Flu Vaccination and Discount Schemes
You will ideally have:

Minimum of Grade C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths Experience of one-to-one support or experience with children with learning needs and autism (not essential) Knowledge and understanding of the learning difficulties faced by children with Special Educational Needs or the capacity and willingness to learn about them Patience, commitment, resilience, initiative and a positive 'can do' approach Ability and willingness to support children across a varied curriculum Excellent team working skills and strong work ethic
Honywood is committed to continuing to make diversity, equity, and inclusion part of everything we do and we welcome applications from all sectors of our community. If you feel you meet the above criteria and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. If you have a disability, health condition or are neurodivergent and may benefit from some adjustments and support during the recruitment process, please just ask - we do not want our hiring process to be a barrier for you.

CVs cannot be accepted, so please download an application form from our website and submit it to our recruitment team as soon as possible.

Honywood School is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment processes are always robustly followed. The successful candidate's appointment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date - dependant on volume of applications received.

Interviews to be held on an ongoing basis.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 22,656.00-25,183.00 per year

Expected hours: 18.75 - 31.25 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LSA July 2024