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Learning Support Assistant - Polam Hall School, part of Woodard Academies Trust.

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Temporary
Working Pattern:
Please see advert text
Advert Start Date:
25/09/2020
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 02/10/2020 23:59
Salary:
£12,891 per annum (FTE £18,065).
Hours per week:
32.5hrs per week. Over 5 days
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Vacancy ID:
200595
Employment Location:
Darlington
Post Number:
011342
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
2 Oct
Further Information
Polam Hall School wishes to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced candidate to the post of Learning Support Assistant.

Willing to discuss part time working based on a job share, (please state in application what you can commit to).

The post requires the Learning Support Assistant to work under the direction of a qualified teacher to:-

- support the delivery of learning for each pupil to enable them to reach their potential, working with individual pupils or small groups or within a whole class setting to support the delivery of high standards of teaching and learning and pupil progress.

- actively uphold the values and ethos of the school in all interactions with pupils, and to model the behaviours expected of pupils.

- respond to the specific learning needs of the pupil(s).

- be proactive in managing pupil behaviour and supervise pupils at lunch and break times as required.

A level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent qualification, is desirable.

This is a temporary (on going) post linked to support child(ren) in receipt of an EHCP (Education and Health Care Plan).

Candidates ideally will have experience of supporting children of secondary school age.

Our School:

Polam Hall School is a 4 - 16 all-through academy and is part of Woodard Academies Trust. We have 750 pupils on roll, with two forms of entry in our Primary Phase and three forms in our Secondary Phase. Polam Hall is a school with a unique and long history which today is proud to be a fully comprehensive school serving the young people of Darlington. Our mission is to educate the whole child, developing leadership, compassion, character and academic ambition, through the combination of our Academic and Concordia Crescimus curricula. We have high expectations and aspirations for every member of our school community.

Polam Hall is a community where staff and students work together for common goals. We make every effort to develop our staff team, offering professional development opportunities and the chance to be part of a wider Trust, yet retaining the friendly atmosphere of a small school. We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic people to join our team, who have children at the heart of their practice and who will help us to drive forward our aim: to deliver an outstanding education to every single one of our pupils.

Visits to the school are welcome - either virtually or actually, even in these strange times. If you would like to visit or to discuss the post further please contact Marie Herbert, SEND Manager: herbert.m@phs.woodard.co.uk

Please note you should use the supporting statement section of the application form to clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements outlined in the person specification. The information in this section will be used to shortlist applicants for the role and therefore it is important that you provide enough detail to give a full picture of your skills and experience and what you can contribute to teaching and learning at Polam Hall.

www.phs.woodard.co.uk
https://www.eteach.com/careers/polamhall/#

Completed applications to be returned to the school by 12 noon on the closing date.

A level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent qualification, is desirable.

This is a temporary (on going) post linked to support child(ren) in receipt of an EHCP (Education and Health Care Plan).

Candidates ideally will have experience of supporting children of secondary school age.

Our School:

Polam Hall School is a 4 - 16 all-through academy and is part of Woodard Academies Trust. We have 750 pupils on roll, with two forms of entry in our Primary Phase and three forms in our Secondary Phase. Polam Hall is a school with a unique and long history which today is proud to be a fully comprehensive school serving the young people of Darlington. Our mission is to educate the whole child, developing leadership, compassion, character and academic ambition, through the combination of our Academic and Concordia Crescimus curricula. We have high expectations and aspirations for every member of our school community.

Polam Hall is a community where staff and students work together for common goals. We make every effort to develop our staff team, offering professional development opportunities and the chance to be part of a wider Trust, yet retaining the friendly atmosphere of a small school. We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic people to join our team, who have children at the heart of their practice and who will help us to drive forward our aim: to deliver an outstanding education to every single one of our pupils.

Visits to the school are welcome - either virtually or actually, even in these strange times. If you would like to visit or to discuss the post further please contact Marie Herbert, SEND Manager: herbert.m@phs.woodard.co.uk

Please note you should use the supporting statement section of the application form to clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements outlined in the person specification. The information in this section will be used to shortlist applicants for the role and therefore it is important that you provide enough detail to give a full picture of your skills and experience and what you can contribute to teaching and learning at Polam Hall.

www.phs.woodard.co.uk
https://www.eteach.com/careers/polamhall/#

Completed applications to be returned to the school by 12 noon on the closing date.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.