Learning Support Assistant/Child Care Officer
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
10/02/2015
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 04/03/2015 17:00
Salary:
Grade 6, £19,742 - £22,212
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Elemore Hall School
Further Information
Required for 13th April 2015 or sooner if possible
Temporary – initially for one year, however this may be reviewed to meet the ongoing needs of the school.
Elemore Hall School is a LA maintained, residential and day special school for 72 secondary aged pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Many of our pupils have additional general or specific learning difficulties.
The role of the successful applicants will combine the following main elements:
1. Most of the time spent working during the daytime in lessons, supporting pupils in their learning and development (academic and social);
2. Work on one evening per week, providing social activities for children who stay beyond the school day.
3. Personal Tutor to a small number of pupils, this role involves attending meetings and making regular contact with parents/carers.
Applicants should have a good basic education (minimum 4 GCSEs grade A-C including Mathematics and English – or equivalent) and a genuine interest in working in an education setting. Applicants should also possess a range of leisure skills/hobbies/interests that can be used in working with pupils. The posts would be ideal for graduates or others who are thinking about a long term career in education.
Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school or telephone the Headteacher for further information. All applications must be made on the standard application form, this, along with further details is obtainable by contacting the school on 0191 372 0275 or from the ‘Staff Vacancies’ section of the school website. Additional information about the school can be found on our website at www.elemorehall.org.uk. Following Safer Recruitment guidelines, only candidates who achieve enhanced DBS clearance, pass a health check and have at least two supportive references (including most recent employer) will be eligible for employment.
Essential Qualifications: Minimum 4 GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C or above.
Interviews will be held in the week beginning Monday 9th March 2015
This post is not open to job share.
Elemore Hall School
Pittington
Durham
DH6 1QD
Telephone: 0191 372 0275
Email: elemore@durhamlearning.net
Website: www.elemorehall.org.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.