Inclusion Learning Support Assistant

Overview

Mount St Mary’s is a successful and oversubscribed inner city school located in the very heart of the city. Drawing from three of the four compass points, the school flourishes in an atmosphere of engagement and aspiration, drawing hugely upon the experiences of Teaching Vacancies's incredibly diverse community.

Summary

In April 2019, the school underwent a Section 48 Inspection gaining an overall judgement of Good with Outstanding. The report comments:

• Students are polite, confident, and respectful in the way they treat each other and interact with staff and visitors.
• They are highly articulate and proud of their school and their personal achievements.
• Behaviour in school is excellent and a strength of the school, reflecting its Catholic character.

Teaching Vacancies's recent Section 5 OFSTED Inspection (10/2019) graded Teaching Vacancies's school as 'Good' in all areas. It described Teaching Vacancies as a joyful place, with an authentic mission clearly embraced by all the school community. Leaders have developed a nurturing school, fostering a strong sense of responsibility towards each other. Teaching Vacancies have a well-established reputation for Teaching Vacancies's care, guidance, and support, ensuring all learners are afforded a high level of structure and personalized development.

Responsibilities

Teaching Vacancies is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic candidate who:

• Believes in a strong team ethic
• Has a passion for SEND and Inclusion
• Can set high expectations for themselves and others
• Is flexible and adaptable
• Can demonstrate resilience in ensuring every individual is recognized for their potential

Teaching Vacancies's successful SEND team provides opportunities and support for a wide range of needs, including SEMH (social, emotional, and mental health), autism, and complex communication needs. Students with SEND make excellent progress and have consistently outperformed national averages over the past three years.

What the Role Offers

Inclusion-based Learning Support Assistants play a key role in ensuring all children succeed and have access to a provision that creates opportunities and supports academic progress. Being part of this team will give you the opportunity to:

• Show and develop a wide range of inclusion skills
• Work 1:1 and with small groups of students across both Key Stage 3 and 4
• Support learners with SEMT and specific learning needs
• Develop a wider range of SEND and Inclusion skills through CPD

Working Environment

You will work as part of a team, ensuring continuous support for individuals as they reintegrate from Inclusion back into mainstream lessons. There will also be scope to develop independence and identify opportunities for self-growth and development within the field of Inclusion and SEND.

Teaching Vacancies's school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.