Learning Support Assistant - Grafham Grange
Full-time
Junior Executive
Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0LH, England
4 months ago
What skills and experience we're looking for We are looking to recruit Learning Support Assistants to support students both w.....
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to recruit Learning Support Assistants to support students both within and outside the classroom either within a teaching group or on a 1:1 basis. It is desirable, but not essential, that you have experience of working with students with SEMH and associated complex learning difficulties, but we also welcome applications from inexperienced candidates and will provide thorough training for all new colleagues.
Applicants must have their own transport due to the rural location of the school.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact the Principal, Laurie Cornwell or Deputy Principal, Sadie Cawood on 01483 892214 for an informal discussion or visit, prior to submitting an application.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.
What the school offers its staff
Grafham Grange School is a special school for 70 students aged 10 to 16 with social, emotional and mental health as their primary identified need. It is situated in 42 acres of beautiful Surrey countryside in Bramley offering significant opportunities for outdoor learning.
The school offers a curriculum that covers academic and practical subjects allowing all students to find their talents and strengths whilst focusing on the skills they need to build better futures. The bespoke approach to learning means students grow in self-confidence and are prepared to take their next steps in their lives after school.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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