Learning Support Assistant (for SEN Pupils)
Ref: SCH-CtKC-0040 3 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 44.850 Pay Grade: Support Staff Payscales | Point 5 - Point 6 Term Time Plus: 5 Development DaysThe Role
Christ the King College is a joint Church of England and Catholic College on the Isle of Wight, providing a Christian education underpinned by Gospel values and reflecting both Church of England and Catholic traditions. It operates under the auspices of both the Church of England and Catholic Dioceses of Portsmouth.
We are looking for a number of Learning Support Assistants to support our most vulnerable students in enabling them to access their learning and achieve their full potential and to work as part of a highly successful team of support staff, supporting students with Additional and Special Educational Needs. Experience of working with young people with additional educational needs would be an advantage. Good communication and interpersonal skills, basic ICT skills, and a sense of humour are essential.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicants will be expected to undertake enhanced DBS checks.
Please be aware that we can only accept applications from overseas candidates who have the Right to Work in the UK.
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
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| 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent |
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Skills
| Personal Attributes | |
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| Flexible and positive approach to work and committed team player |
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| A friendly and supportive attitude towards students, staff and other members of the College and wider community |
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| Honesty and integrity |
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| Have a sense of humour |
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| Experience/Knowledge | |
| Experience in working in an educational or public service environment |
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| Relevant Skills | |
| Good interpersonal skills with both students and adults |
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| Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing |
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Safeguarding Information
Christ the King College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
Christ the King College is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Christ the King College
Wellington Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5QT
Kathrin Williams
kathrin.williams@christthekingcollege.co.uk