​​​​​​Senior Learning Support Assistant

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated, and dedicated individual to Line Manage a team of Learning Support Assistants as well as support our students to ensure they reach their full potential. You will need knowledge, experience, and awareness of a variety of approaches to supporting students.

The role will include liaising closely with the Curriculum, parents, and carers to ensure they are provided with up to date, accurate information regarding the support the students are receiving, this will also include Chairing EHCP reviews.

You will need to be highly organised and have attention to detail, working across all Curriculum levels within a diverse, fast-paced environment, while also Line Managing a team of Learning support assistants.

Required Skills

• Good standard of education or extensive experience

• Experience of supporting students with specific additional needs e.g., sensory impairment, dyslexia and/or Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome within an educational/similar environment

• Proficient level of ICT Skills (Office 365)

• Knowledge of Safeguarding

What we Offer:

• Automatic entry into the Local Government pension scheme
•  Life insurance
•  Generous Annual Leave - (30) days pro rata plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata
•  Family friendly policies and flexible working opportunities available
•  Excellent CPD Opportunities to grow and develop through mentorship and coaching.
•  Free Onsite Parking
•  Subsidised onsite restaurant.
•  A cycle scheme and discounted gym membership

Supporting documents:

•  Job Description

Safeguarding Statement:

Oaklands College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory safeguarding checks.

Please note, we are unable to accept CVs as form of an application, when applying for a position please ensure you complete all the required fields on the application form when you click 'Apply' and email to recruitment@oaklands.ac.uk

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