Total 364 Education / Training job vacancies in Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4DQ

Learning Support Assistant
Salary information: £23,152 (FTE)
Closing date: end of 24.10.2024
Interview date: Flexible
Do you want a rewarding role supporting and making a difference to your colleagues where children's learning is at the centre? Then this is the vacancy for you.
Overview
Mayfield School seeks to appoint an organised and proactive Learning Support Assistant in either our Primary or Secondary School. This is an exciting time to join us as we are currently embarking on a rapid school improvement journey and currently completing a transfer to the successful Salterns Academy Trust.
What does Mayfield have to offer
• A supportive ethos and genuine concern for wellbeing of all our employee
• A highly skilled, diverse and driven team of committed employees to work with
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to an Occupational Health provider
• A genuine opportunity to make a difference to the benefit of students and their local community
• An exciting and vibrant environment in which to work
We are looking for some who
• Has experience in a similar supporting role
• Is engaged and has a desire to apply their knowledge and skills to Mayfield
• Has a supportive and one team work ethic
• Is positive with a can-do attitude
• Has a caring persona for those around them
• Takes notice of the details and observant of the little things
• Takes pride in their work
• Can evidence they have passed both GCSE (or equivalent) English and maths
• Able to work 40 weeks per year (term time +5 days)
Our school
Mayfield School is at the heart of a thriving and diverse local community. We are one of the first single-site, all-through maintained schools in the country, which we believe provides us with a unique opportunity to improve and shape the lives of all students (Year R – Year 11) in our community. We strive for all students at Mayfield School to receive a high-quality education, in a safe environment where all children are valued, supported, inspired and future ready. Mayfield prides itself on the positive relationships fostered, knowing every young person as an individual and challenging each of them to have the highest possible aspirations through our ambitious and inclusive curriculum.
Ofsted, November 2023
‘There is a well-planned programme of continuing professional development (CPD) which is tailored to the needs of the individual members of staff’
‘There is generally a calm and orderly atmosphere around the school, both in and out of lessons.’
How to apply
Please go to our website and complete the Teaching Staff Application Form.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Further information
If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a tour, please contact our HR Department.
Safeguarding
Mayfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Some forms of employment, occupations and professions are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Working within a School is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
You are applying for a role that is eligible for an enhanced DBS check and access to the barred list and if shortlisted for interview you will be required to complete the relevant self-declaration and disclosure form and taking into account the offences that are protected or filtered declare:
• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020)
• If you have been barred from working with Children and/or Adults at risk
The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings, and any other information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. Any information that is “protected” under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 will not appear on a DBS certificate.
The successful candidate will then be asked to complete an application for the relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check or if subscribed to the update service provide the necessary details to allow a check to be made. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK The filtering rules were updated on 28 November 2020 as follows:
• warnings, reprimands and youth cautions will no longer be automatically disclosed on a DBS certificate
• the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than all being automatically disclosed

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a colleague who will:

• Engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge students in order for them to excel academically
• Have relentlessly high expectations of themselves and students
• Have excellent subject knowledge
• Be willing to teach across the full age range of students; year 7 to year 11
• Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the Department and wider school through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional studies programme
• Teach a standard timetable allocation
• Make a positive contribution to the efficient running of the Department, including, setting and marking examinations, attending departmental meetings and undertaking administrative and other tasks as delegated by the Head of Department
• Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of children
• Support the schools’ aims and objectives for teaching and learning
• Adhere to and promote all school policies and procedures

Person Specification:

• Good level degree in a directly related subject (desirable)
• Thorough knowledge of the (13-16) subject Curriculum (GCSE)
• Recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, or equivalent experience
• Awareness of Safeguarding requirements and good practice
• Good level of IT literacy
• Be capable of delivering inspirational and informative lessons to the full age and ability range of pupils at the school
• Be able to demonstrate a positive and authoritative rapport with students
• Excellent and effective classroom management skills
• Have excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with pupils, parents, staff and visitors
• Be organised and self-motivated, with a proven record for meeting targets and deadlines

What the school offers its staff

• Access to an exceptional Professional Studies Programme
• Access to CPD from PiXL, Hampshire Local Authority, Subject Specific CPD and an in-house CPD
• Bespoke Science in house CPD
• To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported
• A dedicated Behaviour Team that supports teachers with behaviour around the school site daily, run internal exclusions and detentions
• Access to the RAS (Raising Aspirations Team) who help and support students pastorally. Team members are trained in a variety of counselling and interventions to support students
• A well-resourced curriculum area including your own laptop
• Contribution to the Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• A dedicated Teaching and Learning training room
• A staff room with complimentary refreshments and food provided on whole school events such as Parents’ Evenings

Commitment to safeguarding

Cove School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. As part of Keeping Children Safe in Education we may perform an online search as part of our due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates. This search could be carried out across publicly accessible social media platforms, blogs, or professional networks.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have a number of vacancies in our SEN department to support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs at KS3/KS4 in a mainstream context. The post holder will work with students who have learning, social and behavioural difficulties and support them across the curriculum.

The ideal candidates should demonstrate resilience, initiative, patience and a passion for working with and assisting young people to learn. There are good opportunities for career progression and previous experience is not essential. Candidates must have proven literacy and numeracy skills, equivalent to GCSE grade C and above.

This post is particularly aimed at those looking to gain experience of working in a secondary school setting or at graduates considering a future career in teaching. The role of the Learning Support Assistant is valued by pupils, parents and staff at Toynbee.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a school that is building on its already successful results and reputation within the local community. We have an excellent track record of developing and supporting our staff to progress both professionally and in their careers.

What the school offers its staff

Applications should be made using the Support Staff Application Form which can be found on our website alongside the candidate application pack (link above).

Please note that CVs will not be accepted or considered.

Please visit our website: www.toynbee.hants.sch.uk/vacancies for an application pack or contact 02380269026 or email:Recruitment@toynbee.hants.sch.uk if you have any further questions about the position.

Please send completed Support Staff Application form toRecruitment@toynbee.hants.sch.uk.

Closing Date:30.09.24

Interview Date: TBC -Successful shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview prior to the closing date

Toynbee School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

“Toynbee School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Criminal Records Bureau checks along with other relevant employment checks.”

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Brookfield is an oversubscribed 11-16 mixed comprehensive with around 1800 students on roll.

We seek to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Languages specialist to join our successful team of dedicated teachers, committed to raising aspirations and bringing out the best in our students.

Languages play a key role in the school curriculum, with all Year 7 students having the opportunity to experience a four-week taster of French, Spanish and German in term 1, before deciding which language they would prefer to continue studying. Students then continue learning their allocated language throughout KS3, with some students offered the opportunity to pick up a second language at the start of Year 9.

This post offers an opportunity for an inspirational practitioner to join a team that achieves excellent outcomes for its students. In recent years, GCSE results in Languages have been above the national average. In 2024 84%, 100% and 100% of students achieved a grade 4 or above in French, German and Spanish respectively, with 31%, 61% and 65% achieving a grade 7 or above.

What the school offers its staff

• A committed, enthusiastic, open and accessible team of staff with a desire to continue to move the school forward.
• A thorough and engaging staff wellbeing programme including access to counselling, private GP and physiotherapy.
• Excellent and varied CPD to ensure you continue to develop.
• Broad and diverse opportunities for professional development.
• Participation in our teacher appraisal process, including regular meetings with your appraiser.
• Access to our Brookfield sharing practice site.
• Bespoke 1:1 support available from our Leading Practitioners.

Provision for ECTs:

ECTs are exceptionally well supported at Brookfield and all staff have access to a full range of high-quality professional development opportunities, complemented by a highly regarded new staff induction programme.

• A mentor who will run regular mentor meetings to help guide you through your ECT year
• A 10% reduction in teaching timetable in year 1
• A 5% reduction in teaching timetable in year 2
• A full ECT induction programme for the ECT years, run and delivered by Ambition Institute
• An in-school bespoke additional training tailored to each ECT

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.

Learning Support Assistants required for October 2024Henry Tyndale is a special school for pupils aged 2-19 years with complex learning difficulties based on 2 sites in Farnborough and a new site in Aldershot.
Looking for a challenge? Are you motivated, hard-working and enjoy supporting children’s learning and care? You could come and join a happy, friendly and successful working team.
We require Learning Support Assistants and Lunchtime Learning Support Assistants to support our special needs children on our Farnborough sites and our new Aldershot site.
Learning Support Assistants are expected to work from Monday to Friday, 9am to 3.32pm and until 4pm on a Wednesday for a staff meeting. Salary range is £16,348 – £17,073 pa but other work patterns may be considered that will fit in with our school. We are also looking for Casual Learning Support Assistants to cover absences, training, etc.
Help us make a real difference to the lives of children with special needs.
We’re on a mission to improve the lives of pupils and families through education AND to significantly improve work/life harmony for those who work with us to make that happen. We are expanding and need more people to help us make our vision a reality.
We are different.
We believe that by working together we can solve some of the biggest challenges we face. Life is tough for so many right now. We know that by working together we can harness the creative energy and ideas that come from being able to think differently, out of the box thinking is encouraged here!
If we keep doing the same things, we will get the same outcomes.
You’ll be part of a team who are passionate about getting things right for everybody. People who recognise how important it is to look after each other, knowing that this enables us to work even better for the children and families we serve. Your colleagues will be some of the most amazing people you will work with. They are passionate, determined and super nurturing humans who know we can do things better and they are not shy in making sure they let us know how.
There’s no sugar coating it – it’s not always easy.
Learning in a fast paced, continually evolving environment offers an exciting pace of work that isn’t for everybody. Every day you will experience the unexpected, need to think on your feet and find ingenious solutions. You will ask questions, share your ideas and will work as part of a team to co-produce responses, we never thought possible in a school environment. We will support your development and help you build the knowledge, skills and experiences that will enable you to flourish. If you’ve got the ability to make these things happen and want to make a firm difference to the lives of pupils with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and your colleagues – then we’ll go the extra mile for you.
What you’ll do
You will provide in class support to a class of up to 10 pupils alongside at least 3 other team members
You will work with others to find solutions to challenges and work to ensure that children thrive in our setting
You will support the wider evolution through actively feedback on your experience and sharing ideas on how we can improve things
What you’ll need
A passion for all things SEND, you might not have experience in a school setting, but you will be able to talk about why working with children who have SEND is important to you and to our community
A desire to join a forward-thinking school and willingness to actively participate in improving conditions for all.
An ability to work effectively with a variety of people holding a range of perspectives on life
An active interest in professional development

Salary: Band 4 - £17,271 - £18,174 pro rata (£23,152 - £24,362 full time equivalent)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 31 per week/40 weeks per year (term time plus 1 week)
Start date: As Soon As Possible
Closing date: 30 September 2024
This is a very exciting opportunity to join the Inclusion Team at Trafalgar School. You would be working alongside our Head of Centres and team of dedicated Inclusion (Learning Support) Assistants.
The Inclusion Department is an extremely important part of #teamtrafalgar and works extremely hard to ensure that our students are provided with the very best support possible.
You will find all details of this vacancy, including the job description on our website. If you would like to come and have a look around the school before applying, then please get in contact and we will happily arrange a tour.
Trafalgar School is a beacon school for Relational Practice in the south which means we put the building, maintaining, and restoring of relationships with all members of our community at the heart of everything we do. It is essential that the post holder shares our school ethos which is firmly rooted in this restorative practice approach. We work restoratively with students, families and with each other to maintain the strong community culture and our very strong inclusive ethos.
‘Relationships are highly positive because staff take time to understand and remove barriers to pupils’ learning’.
OFSTED June 2023

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is a very exciting opportunity to join the Inclusion Team at Trafalgar School. You would be working alongside our Head of Centres and team of dedicated Inclusion (Learning Support) Assistants.

The Inclusion Department is an extremely important part of #teamtrafalgar and works extremely hard to ensure that our students are provided with the very best support possible.

Key Purposes:

To support the learning and wellbeing of our students through appropriate interventions to empower them to be able to raise their own achievement and academic progress.

To deliver interventions to identified students on 1:1 basis or in small groups which support progress.

To support the learning environment of the school by challenging students appropriately, providing mentoring and guidance as required.

To attend planning or review meetings and contribute to the reports for students receiving interventions, as appropriate.

To be able to prioritise own work, show initiative and be flexible in working across all areas of intervention.

To offer specialism in an area of SEND.

What the school offers its staff

As a relational school, we pride ourselves on our calm, friendly and nurturing learning environment and the positive relationships that are fostered between students, staff and parents. We work hard to ensure our students' experience is founded on our five core values which were identified and defined by students and are also linked to the articles of the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC): aspiration, community, inclusion, resilience and respect.

Our core values underpin all that we do and we are proud of how highly our students and staff value these. As a relationship driven school, there is a true sense of community here; Trafalgar School is a place where everyone belongs and all are equally valued.

The talented staff work hard to create an aspirational learning environment for all to enjoy and flourish in.

Continuous CPD

Wellbeing Days

Early finish/late starts for Birthdays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

SAFEGUARDING Salterns Academy Trust and Trafalgar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks. Some forms of employment, occupations and professions are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Working within a School is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Driving Instructor Position available in Portsmouth.

Part and Full Time positions available

Key Duties
Working with a variety of people from all walks of life and backgrounds.
Helping develop your customers skill level.
Be able to explain driving techniques clearly.

Applicants Attributes
Applicant will have great communication skills, a willingness to learn and the drive to teach others.
Applicant should be an enthusiastic individual, being able to motivate others.

Benefits of being a driving instructor
Excellent earning potential of £30,000+ per annum
Flexible working hours
Working close to home
Be your own boss
Training vehicle can be provided (if required)

Being able to manage your own working hours and being out and about is a great feeling. You get a wonderful sense of achievement from being your own boss and this sort of flexibility really allows you to take charge of your own business and your life. Take holidays when you like and organize your students around your life.

To apply for our role, you need to meet the following criteria

Have held a full UK driving licence (or approved foreign licence) for at least 2 1/2 years
Have not been banned from driving in the last 4 years
Have no more than 6 points on your licence.

Applicant ideally will be a fully qualified driving instructor although if not, full training can be provided.

Driving Instructor Position available in Southampton.

Part and Full Time positions available

Key Duties
Working with a variety of people from all walks of life and backgrounds.
Helping develop your customers skill level.
Be able to explain driving techniques clearly.

Applicants Attributes
Applicant will have great communication skills, a willingness to learn and the drive to teach others.
Applicant should be an enthusiastic individual, being able to motivate others.

Benefits of being a driving instructor
Excellent earning potential of £30,000+ per annum
Flexible working hours
Working close to home
Be your own boss
Training vehicle can be provided (if required)

Being able to manage your own working hours and being out and about is a great feeling. You get a wonderful sense of achievement from being your own boss and this sort of flexibility really allows you to take charge of your own business and your life. Take holidays when you like and organize your students around your life.

To apply for our role, you need to meet the following criteria

Have held a full UK driving licence (or approved foreign licence) for at least 2 1/2 years
Have not been banned from driving in the last 4 years
Have no more than 6 points on your licence.

Applicant ideally will be a fully qualified driving instructor although if not, full training can be provided.

What skills and experience we're looking for

GENERIC TEACHER ROLE

• To carry out the duties of a school teacher as set out in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document and subject to any amendments due to government legislation. This includes any duties as may be reasonably directed by the Headteacher.

• To demonstrate good inclusive practice with particular reference to children with special educational needs, more able children and children with English as an additional language.

• To be committed to and actively promote the school’s equal opportunities policy.

• To uphold the school’s principles and policies which underpin good practice and the raising of standards.

JOB PURPOSE

Section 1 - Job purpose and accountability

• Work with the Head of Campus (HoC) to provide professional leadership for the school which secures its success and improvement, ensuring high quality education for all its learners and improved standards of teaching.

• Work with the HoC to ensure that our Academy has a calm, safe and purposeful culture.

• Work with the HoC in the development of an innovative, creative curriculum that meets our need to motivate our leaners and provide them with future sustainable employment.

• Support the HoC to ensure the school is a safe and happy environment in which students and staff can learn and thrive.

• Performance management of teachers.

• Specific areas of responsibility as clearly delegated by the HoC.

General duties and responsibilities:

To carry out the duties of the Assistant Head Teacher as set out in the School Teachers Pay & Conditions Document.

To ensure that the vision and mission are embedded in everything we do.

Teaching and Learning

Work with the HoC to create and sustain an environment and code of behaviour and discipline that secures and sustains effective teaching and learning.

Provide a model of good to outstanding teaching and be able to coach and share that expertise with colleagues.

Support planning and designing a curriculum, that motivates our learners and leads to sustainable employment.

Ensure there are personalised learning opportunities and success through a differentiated curriculum offer.

Support the maintenance of effective teaching and learning by:

• Coaching and mentoring, sharing best practice.

• Observing teaching and learning in order to support and develop colleagues to meet personal and professional targets.

• Monitoring planning and learners work.

• Analysing pupil progress using tracking systems to set targets and inform school improvement.

Leading and managing staff

• Act as a positive role model to staff, maintaining high professional standards and high levels of care.

• Establish and maintain effective communication systems with teaching, support and all other staff.

• Lead and contribute, as required, in the professional development of staff, providing support and leading JPD.

• Hold others to account in respect of their professional behaviour and competencies.

• Performance management responsibilities for specific teachers and ensuring other line managers are trained to deliver successful PMR to others.

Efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources

• Work with the HoC to organise staffing and timetables to ensure effective and efficient teaching strategies and achieve the goals of the School Improvement Plan.

Personal Development Behaviour and Welfare

Work with HoC and staff team to ensure our learners are;

• Confident and self-assured.

• Proud of their achievements and of their school.

• Well behaved and considerate of others Accountability

Effective communication

• Ensure that parents and learners are well informed about the curriculum and ensure that channels of communication are used effectively within the school.

Advice to the Trust Board

• Provide information, objective advice and support to the Trust Board to enable it to meet its responsibilities.

Be accountable for school performance

• Present a clear and accurate account of pupil performance for a range of audiences including Trustees, the LA, OFSTED and others.

Undertake any professional duties reasonably delegated to the post- holder by the HoC. All staff are expected to uphold the school’s principles and policies which underpin good practice and the raising of standards across the school.

Safeguarding Children

The 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 require an enhanced DBS clearance.

What the school offers its staff

The Chiltern Way Academy Trust is a cutting edge and transformational Special Needs Trust providing high-quality education, care and therapy for the huge range of need that exists across the behaviour spectrum.

Our site in Basingstoke is an Alternative Provision for learners who have been permanently excluded, are at risk of permanent exclusion or have medical needs. We can support up to 42 learners on site and we also offer outreach services to support young people in mainstream schools who are facing barriers to inclusion.

We wish to appoint an Assistant Headteacher at our Futures Campus to support our Head of Campus. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our amazing school so please contact us and come and see for yourself.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please refer to attached Job Description.

What the school offers its staff

We are looking for a teacher to join our team at Chiltern Way Academy: Futures.

You will be based mainly in the Outreach and Medical Tuition team, delivering lessons and interventions to students in the Basingstoke area who are unable to attend their mainstream school for medical reasons (including mental health) for a period of time or who are at risk of permanent exclusion from their mainstream school and require some additional support.

You will be required to attend planning and review meetings. Your timetable will be flexible so that we can respond to the needs of our individual students and you will need to be able to drive so that you can travel between locations.

You may be required to deliver small group teaching or intervention based on our own school site.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing school with a great vision. If you would like to be part of a highly focused and ambitious team we would welcome you to visit us.

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.

Cove School is a leading educational establishment committed to providing a dynamic and inclusive learning environment for pupils. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted (January 2020), Cove School has a well-resourced SEND department which offers high quality provision to meet the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs. We also have a Resourced Provision Unit for Hearing Impaired (HI) pupils. We have a part time Teacher of the Deaf (TOD) and a Learning Support Assistant who works very closely with the TOD.
Required for immediate appointment: Cove School is looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Learning Support Assistant, who will be a crucial part of a pupil's educational journey, helping them overcome challenges and reach their full potential. We require a dedicated individual who is passionate about providing the highest standards of care, support and education to our pupils. Someone with a can-do attitude and commitment to young people and the SEND team at Cove School.
Under our new SENCO, the team has undergone a complete transformation and it is an exciting time to be part of a dedicated, ambitious and talented group of people.
Key Responsibilities:
1) Support for pupils
• Work with and support pupils who have additional needs within the ‘broad areas of need’ as outlined in the SEN code of practice 2015; Communication and Interaction, Cognition and Learning, Social, emotional and mental health difficulties and Sensory and/or physical needs.
• Help pupils to develop into independent learners to ensure they make good progress with their learning, as well as emotional well-being.
• Support pupils to access tasks and activities that they find challenging both inside the classroom.
2) Support for teachers
• Provide one-one or small group support to students with diverse learning needs.
• Assist in implementing lesson plans and adapting materials.
• Support and work with teacher in testing/assessment.
• In conjunction with teacher, liaise with parents and pupil progress.
Cove School is a happy and thriving place to work with close links to the local authority and we are relentlessly focused on achieving the highest standard of education for all the children in our care.

Learning support assistant- Farnborough

Location: Farnborough, Hampshire

Institution: College

Position: Learning support assistant

Payrate - £13 - £16/Hr

About Us:

We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for all our students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The Team Teach training is important for the role as you are working with children who often display challenging behaviour and the ability to de-escalate this is vital.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting students with SEND, ensuring they have access to the curriculum and can participate fully in college life. This position requires patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on students' lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students in various educational activities, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Assist with personal care and mobility needs as required.
• Work closely with students displaying challenging behaviours, providing one-on-one support and guidance.
• Utilise your Team Teach training to safely and effectively manage difficult situations and prevent escalation.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and parents to develop behaviour management strategies and plans.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents and progress.
• Foster positive relationships with students and provide them with the necessary tools to improve behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Contribute to creating a supportive and inclusive school environment.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Team Teach certification or similar behaviour training is desirable.
• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
• A relevant qualification in special education or a related field is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of various special educational needs and strategies to support them.
• Basic understanding of safeguarding and health & safety practices.
• Enhanced DBS on update service or willingness to apply for one

Join us at Morgan Hunt and help shape the future of our students. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our dedicated team!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Cove School is a leading educational establishment committed to providing a dynamic and inclusive learning environment for pupils. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted (January 2020), Cove School has a well-resourced SEND department which offers high quality provision to meet the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs. We also have a Resourced Provision Unit for Hearing Impaired (HI) pupils. We have a part time Teacher of the Deaf (TOD) and a Learning Support Assistant who works very closely with the TOD.

Cove School is looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Learning Support Assistant, who will be a crucial part of a pupil's educational journey, helping them overcome challenges and reach their full potential. We require a dedicated individual who is passionate about providing the highest standards of care, support and education to our pupils. Someone with a can-do attitude and commitment to young people and the SEND team at Cove School.

Under our new SENCO, the team has undergone a complete transformation and it is an exciting time to be part of a dedicated, ambitious and talented group of people.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Support for pupils

• Work with and support pupils who have additional needs within the ‘broad areas of need’ as outlined in the SEN code of practice 2015; Communication and Interaction, Cognition and Learning, Social, emotional and mental health difficulties and Sensory and/or physical needs.
• Help pupils to develop into independent learners to ensure they make good progress with their learning, as well as emotional well-being.
• Support pupils to access tasks and activities that they find challenging both inside the classroom.

2) Support for teachers

• Provide one-one or small group support to students with diverse learning needs.
• Assist in implementing lesson plans and adapting materials.
• Support and work with teacher in testing/assessment.
• In conjunction with teacher, liaise with parents and pupil progress.

Cove School is a happy and thriving place to work with close links to the local authority and we are relentlessly focused on achieving the highest standard of education for all the children in our care.

What the school offers its staff

• Contribution to the LGPS Pension Scheme
• A dedicated Behaviour Team who support teachers with behaviour around the school site daily, run internal exclusions and detentions
• Access to the RAS (Raising Aspirations Team) who help and support students pastorally. Team members are trained in a variety of counselling and interventions to support students
• To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported

Commitment to safeguarding

Cove School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. As part of Keeping Children Safe in Education we may perform an online search as part of our due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates. This search could be carried out across publicly accessible social media platforms, blogs, or professional networks.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.