We are seeking an energetic, compassionate, patient and skilled 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive and dedicated team at Heathside School.In this vital role, you will work closely with a pupil in Year 1 helping them to access the curriculum, develop independence, and achieve their personal goals.Working mainly in the classroom setting, you will be responsible for adapting the curriculum to the needs of the child.You will work with the support of an outstanding class teacher who has ten years experience in teaching mixed ability classes and has particular expertise in working with children with additional needs, identifying what motivates them and help them progress.The child has an EHCP in place.The child is sunny, calm and has a great sense of humour, and is a well established member of the warm school community.You will also attend speech therapy and occupational therapy sessions held during school hours, and help to implement the strategies from these sessions into school time.The school has a particularly strong outdoor learning curriculum with regular weekly forest school and Heath visits.You will have the full support of their parents, teaching staff and therapists to provide support and help the child to continue to progress and develop.Previous experience of working with children with communication challenges is a prerequisite.The child is currently pre-verbal and the successful candidate should have understanding of adaptive technologies used to support communication and learning.This is a full-time, term time only, one year fixed term contract.Salary - £35-£40,000Start date: To start as soon as possible once all the necessary vetting checks have successfully been completed.If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and making a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.This is an urgent requirement, please apply as soon as possibleHeathside School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and enhanced DBS and reference checking will be carried out.
