Learning Support Assistant (Upper School)

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will

• have a passion for advocating for neurodiverse students
• have a willingness to share ideas, to learn from colleagues and to seek support
• be an excellent communicator, both in writing and verbally
• have a positive, can do attitude with staff and students
• be an effective team player and value every aspect of the life of the school
• have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire students and staff
• be a confident IT user

What the school offers its staff

We offer

• motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious students
• friendly and supportive staff
• well-resourced facilities with newly refurbished classrooms
• a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
• a commitment to professional development

Further details about the role

Preston Manor takes a highly inclusive approach in everything we do and we have a large SEN Team, including two Additionally Resourced Provisions (ASC and SLCN), working alongside our mainstream colleagues to ensure we deliver an outstanding learning experience for all our students. We are currently looking for an excellent Learning Support Assistant to work within our team, and the wider school, to continue to build on existing strengths and successes. We are particularly keen to hear from someone who has direct experience in working with students with complex SEN in mainstream contexts.

The successful candidate will be expected to be able to support at all secondary Key Stages across all subject areas.

You will join an energetic school which strives to ensure that all students enjoy learning and achieve their full potential.

Commitment to safeguarding

Preston Manor School and its staff are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure procedure at the Enhanced level. It is an offence for any person barred from working with children to apply for this post. The School’s Application Form will only be accepted from candidates who have completed this form in full. CV’s will not be accepted as a substitute.