Recruitment
POST TITLE: LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT (28.75 hours a week)
We have a vacancy in our SEN department to support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs at KS3/KS4 in a mainstream context. The post holder will work with students who have learning, social and behavioural difficulties and support them across the curriculum.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate resilience, initiative, patience and a passion for working with and assisting young people to learn. There are good opportunities for career progression and previous experience is not essential. Candidates must have proven literacy and numeracy skills, equivalent to GCSE grade C and above.
This post is particularly aimed at graduates considering a future career in teaching and is an excellent way to gain experience in a secondary school setting where the role of the Learning Support Assistant is valued by pupils, parents and staff.
Salary: Scale B – from £18,065 to £18,371 pro rata – term time (39 weeks per year). Actual Salary £12,007 to £12,210. Working hours and days will be discussed at interview.
Please visit our website: www.toynbee.hants.sch.uk for an application pack or contact 02380269026 or email:
Closing Date: 1st June 2020
Interview Date: Tbc
POST TITLE: LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
(Visual Impairment Resource)
Salary EHCC Grade B
Contract Type Permanent
Contract Term Term time only, part time – 30 hours per week
Start Date September 2020
The post is to support children with a visual impairment providing in-class support, whilst encouraging independence. The post also involves modifying materials. A positive attitude showing initiative and patience with a passion for working with children and the ability to work as part of a strong team is required. Any experience with working with pupils with a visual impairment and knowledge of braille would be welcomed. However, appropriate training will be provided for this and the modification of materials. Additionally, an interest in supporting pupils within Physical education is welcomed.
This post is an excellent way to gain experience in a secondary school setting where the role of the VI Learning Support Assistant is greatly valued by pupils, parents and staff.
Salary: Scale B – from £18,065 to £18,371 pro rata – term time (39 weeks per year). Actual Salary £12,529 to £12,741. Working hours and days will be discussed at interview.
Please visit our website: for an application pack or email: Recruitment@toynbee.hants.sch.uk. For an informal chat please contact Mrs G Taylor – Manager of VI Resource on 02380 274266.
Closing Date: 12th June 2020
Interview Date: Tbc
“Toynbee School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Criminal Records Bureau checks along with other relevant employment checks.”
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