Senior Learning Support Assistant - 41

The Role

This role is not on the shortage occupation list, therefore we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

Monday – Friday 36 hours per week, 41 weeks per year

As part of the 41 weeks, the post holder will be required to commit to two weeks Short Term break care work during school holidays.

Actual Salary:

£26,822.72 - £29,080.30 including SENA Allowance

Bradstow is a creative and unique residential school for children between the ages of 5 & 19. It is situated in 13 acres of parkland just a few hundred metres from the sandy beaches of Broadstairs. We seek to meet the needs of children and young people with autism and severe learning difficulties with associated behaviours that may be challenging. We have achieved national recognition for our developments in Communication and Behaviour Management.

The aim of this post is to provide support will be the prime support for the teacher in a class group. When the teacher is present in the class, they will work collaboratively together to support the children and young people, the staff team and the class environment. The SLSA will also lead and manage the class directing the implementation of schedules and person-centred support plans for the young people.

For all posts we look for candidates who are mature, warm, creative and open to learning with a patient and caring attitude to deal sensitively with vulnerable children.

We offer a generous salary and benefits including:

·       Highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme

·       Private medical insurance

·       Investors In People Gold Accredited employer

·       Fantastic training and development opportunities

·       Thorough induction process

·       Strong health and well-being focus

·       Free meals with our young people

The selection process for this post will comprise of an interview and short literacy test.

Please note that safeguarding of our young people is our number one priority at Bradstow, therefore all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and thorough pre-employment checks.

This is presently an open advertisement and the school is continuously seeking talented individuals to join our team.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Benefits

Other
Free Parking	Onsite and on adjoining roads
Generous Holiday Allowance	Up to 33 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays. Increases with seniority and length of service
Local Government Pension	Local Government Pension
Private Healthcare	Bradstow School will auto-enroll you in private healthcare provided by Benenden Healthcare

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in relevant discipline or willingness to work towards		Desirable

Skills

Personal Attributes
Ability to work effectively within a team environment	Desirable
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students	Desirable
Be Physically and Mentally Robust	Desirable
Relevant Skills
Ability to manage pupil behaviour and create a safe environment	Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of how children learn and how to motivate them	Desirable
Experience
Experience working with students with diagnosed difficulties, SALT, ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia etc.	Desirable
Leadership
Effective leadership and motivational skills	Desirable