Learning Support Assistant
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time
Advert Start Date:
12/05/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 09/06/2022 22:59
Salary:
£23,023 - £24,920 per annum pro-rata (Actual salary £18,743 - £20,288 per annum)
Hours per week:
37 Hours per week
Employment Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne
Further Information
Newcastle Sensory Service is seeking to appoint 2 Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join an enthusiastic team who support the achievements of deaf/hearing impaired children and young people, their families, early years settings and schools across the city. Although the successful candidate will be appointed to a city-wide Service, the role will initially be based in the Hearing Impairment Additionally Resourced Provision (HIARP) at either Jesmond Park Academy or Broadwood Primary School. The HIARPs are well-established successful provisions which are an integral part of the schools.
The successful candidate will have:-
• the higher-level teaching assistant standards or hold an equivalent qualification.
• recent experience of supporting CYP with SEND in an education setting
• the ability to work with parents, other colleagues and relevant professionals.
• understanding of and commitment to inclusive education and an ability to work effectively as part of a multi-agency team
• willingness to achieve at least BSL Level 2
• be an enthusiastic, well motivated and adaptable individual with good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details of this role. Applicants must evidence within their applications that they meet the person specification.
We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks.
As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.
Closing date: Thursday 9 June 2022 at 11 p.m.
Interviews: Friday 17th June 2022
For further information or an informal conversation please contact Rebecca O’Leary, Specialist Lead Teacher HI
E-mail: rebecca.oleary@newcastle.gov.uk
Tel: 07795015485
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.