Learning Support Assistant

About Us

Everyone at Dormston has a pivotal role to play in creating a vibrant and dynamic school.

We have high aspirations for pupils and staff alike and believe that if you try hard; the sky is the limit.

Our school culture is caring and positive and ensures that everyone is supported and encouraged.We are very aware that happy teachers make a happy school and therefore we nurture talent that inspires, motivates and ignites young minds.All of our staff benefit from personalised professional development pathways as we aim to shape school leaders of the future.

Learning Support Assistant – Level 2

Grade 3 (Point 3-4) - 35 hours per week

39 weeks of the year (Term Time only plus INSET days)

£18,565.22 - £19,300.93 actual salary

Location: Dormston School, Mill Bank, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 1SN

We have exciting opportunities to join our supportive and successful team as a Learning Support Assistant.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will support the Inclusion Hub in ensuring that quality provision is provided for our SEND students with a range of needs in class and during interventions.You will also support the department and classroom teachers with administrative tasks including coordinating and developing resources for SEND students.

We are looking for applicants with experience of working with young people with SEND.As Learning Support Assistant, you will have proven success working as part of an effective team and demonstrate the ability to show initiative.

Closing date: Sunday 2 nd June 2024

Start date: September 2024

It really is worth seeing Dormston at its best during the working day and visits are warmly welcomed.Please contact Mrs Otton, Head Teacher’s PA if you would like to arrange a visit or for an informal discussion on .

Dormston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that this post is subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance and qualification checks.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe.All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised dateshould we receive a large number of applications.

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Attached documents
LSA Person Specification
LSA Job Description