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Learning Support Assistant (SEND) - Join Our Expanding Team at Herne Bay High - Flexible Working Considered

Are you passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you want to help create a positive and inclusive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our expanding SEND and Inclusion Department at Herne Bay High. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students, providing tailored support across the curriculum, including within our Specialist Alternative Curriculum Provision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one or small group support for students with SEND, working closely with our SENCo.
• Offer mentoring and targeted intervention during mentor time to foster student engagement and progress.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to deliver high-quality in-class support.
• Track student progress and help identify areas for further development.
• Develop and adapt learning materials to meet individual student needs.
• Proactively manage the continuity of support for absent students, including redeploying resources where necessary.
• Support Heads of Department to enhance your subject knowledge and improve the quality of student support.
• Supervise additional school sessions, including internal and external exam access arrangements for SEND students.
• Attend relevant training and meetings to stay updated on best practices in SEND education.

What We’re Looking For:

• A proactive, compassionate, and flexible individual with a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Previous experience or an understanding of working with students with SEND is preferred, but we offer full training.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• An organized approach to keeping accurate records and contributing to the development of SEND provision at the school.

What We Offer:

• Salary: Kent Scheme Band 3, £23,337 to £23,440 pro rata (actual salary starting at £14,902.77). Negotiable based on experience.
• Hours: 28 hours per week, term-time only + 2 additional days.
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8.50am - 3.05pm
• Wednesday: 8.50am - 2.45pm
• Flexible Working: We are open to exploring flexible working arrangements, such as variable start times or longer days spread over 3 or 4 days of the week.
• Additional Opportunity: There may also be the opportunity to support our twilight curriculum (3:00pm to 5:00pm).
• Professional Development: A supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping students reach their potential, and who is committed to working within an inclusive and supportive school environment.

Safeguarding Commitment: At Herne Bay High, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, all applicants will be required to undergo comprehensive child protection screening, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and Barred List Checks. If you share our commitment to safeguarding and child welfare, we encourage you to apply.

If you are ready to contribute to our inclusive and dynamic team, we look forward to hearing from you soon!

Apply Today!

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For more information or to apply please email jemma.lowry@hernebayhigh.org with your CV, upon review an application will be sent to complete.