The St Marylebone CE School is seeking to appoint an experienced and dedicated Lead Learning Support Assistant to work alongside the SENCo and Director of SEN.

This is a key role which combines day to day in-class support work with additional responsibilities in the SEN team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the School’s friendly and supportive SEN team on a permanent basis. The School is a dynamic and inspiring place to work and invests energetically in the growth and CPD of its staff.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working closely with our Head of SEN, SENCo and other experienced teaching professionals providing support and guidance, your role will be to:

• provide proactive in-class support, working in collaboration with teaching staff to implement strategies aimed at enhancing access to the curriculum for SEN students
• support the SENCo in the planning, implementation and administration of SEN provision
• assist teachers in planning lessons and resources
• support teachers in monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupil achievement, progress and development
• support the Director of SEN in co-ordinating the team of Learning Support Assistants (including contributing to the induction programme for newly appointed LSAs)
• share skills with less experienced colleagues, modelling good practice
• disseminate information to LSAs and ensure that they are deployed effectively.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Founded in 1791, The St Marylebone CE School is an outstanding comprehensive school for girls with a mixed sixth form, serving students of all faiths or no faith. Rated successively ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. The St Marylebone Teaching School Alliance offers teacher training programmes

The School is situated in the heart of central London, just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street on the tranquil Marylebone High Street, with Regent’s Park just moments away. We are close to excellent transport links (Regent’s Park, Baker Street and Bond Street Tube Stations). 

PERSON SPECIFICATION - WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• A proven track record of success at contributing to the learning and development of secondary-school pupils.
• Primary School experience is also desirable.
• Someone proactive who can lead sessions and suggest appropriate strategies for staff to use in lessons.
• The ability to work on your own initiative, as well as being able to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
• Genuine and demonstrable interest in working with young people and education.
• Commitment to achievement for all, regardless of background or ability.
• Good reading, writing, numeracy and communication skills.
• Enthusiasm, initiative, resilience and pro-activity.
• Organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• A Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable (e.g. HLTA status, or be working towards this, which we will support).

Successful candidates will be included in our structured appraisal process and wide range of training and development opportunities. Your skills will be valued and the School will be committed to your professional development.

FURTHER INFORMATION

• Contract: permanent contract, full or part-time applications considered.
• Working hours: 36 hours per week during term-time (daily hours: 8:15am - 4:15pm with a lunch break).
• Other benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme to support your health and wellbeing.
• Salary:, £22,800 - £23,628 (FTE) which equates to £19,186.20 - £19,882.96 for working term-time only. This is paid evenly each month over the whole year, including school holidays.

HOW TO APPLY

Please fill out an application form available to download from our school website.

As part of the form you will need to complete a short statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) demonstrating your suitability for the position.

Closing date: by 9:00am on 29 May 2019

Start date: 1 September 2019

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & vulnerable adults and it is our expectation that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).