Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Salary: Grade S1-S2 Paypoints 1-8 £16,400 - £19,219
Location: Parkview Academy, Welling
Contract type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Parkview Academy is experiencing an exciting time as we are growing both in numbers of pupils and in our positive reputation. Our school provides continuity in learning for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans. We are a short to long term provision for 40 learners who are on the autistic spectrum or who have other special educational needs and challenging behaviour. We cater for young people aged between 7 and 19.
The overarching purpose of our provision is to work with young people so that they are able to overcome the barriers to learning that they have previously encountered. We aim to offer flexible, structured and supportive needs led approaches with the goal of working towards re-integration progression to a long term educational setting or into employment, education and training.
We are looking for LSA’s to work as part of a team in supporting and guiding learners with special educational needs and challenging behaviour in both individual and small group learning sessions.
The post holder may work with primary, secondary or Post 16 learners to support and assist them in establishing good attendance, positive relationships, routine, trust and respect and support teaching and learning with the school.
There are opportunities for a visit or an informal chat before applying– Please contact Richard Johnson: telephone number 0203-137-3630 (option 2)
Interested candidates are requested to apply online for this post.
Interviews: TBC
We are committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
ALP Welling is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.