SENIOR LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

£22,627 - £24,491 (Full time equivalent)

Permanent position

38.5 hours per week. Term-time only* (38 weeks per year plus 5 days training totalling 39 weeks per year)

*In addition, you will be required to commit to an additional two weeks work during short term break periods if required, for which additional payment will be made.

Bradstow is a creative and unique residential school for children between the ages of 5 & 19. It is situated in 13 acres of parkland in Broadstairs, Kent. We seek to meet the needs of children and young people with autism and severe learning difficulties with associated behaviours that may be challenging using a Gentle Teach approach and engaging in reflective practice. We have achieved national recognition for our developments in Communication and Behaviour Management as well as having been awarded the Gold standard for the Investors in People accreditation.

This role involves acting as a prime support for the teacher in a class group. When the teacher is present in the class they will work collaboratively together to support the children and young people, the staff team and the class environment.

In the planned absence of a teacher, leading and managing the class directing the implementation of schedules and person centred support plans for the young people.

In the unplanned short or long term absence of the teacher the SLSA will also be required to design and implement daily programmes and schedules under the direction of the Head of Department.

To have responsibility for a designated specialist area including delivering training and support to other education staff or induction. They will have specialist knowledge in particular areas, assist in the whole planning cycle and the management and preparation of resources, and to also provide cover for whole classes for short periods under an agreed period of supervision.

For all posts we look for candidates who are mature, warm, creative and open to learning with a patient and caring attitude to deal sensitively with vulnerable children.

We offer a generous salary and benefits including:
• Highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Investors In People Gold Accredited employer
• Fantastic training and development opportunities
• Thorough induction process
• Strong health and well-being focus
• Free meals with our young people
• Term time working

The selection process for this post will comprise of an interview, presentation and short literacy test.

To apply please complete an application form on our website.

We look forward to hearing from you.