SEN Learning Support Assistant- St Peter's CE Primary & Nursery School

SEN Learning Support Assistant Recruitment Pack The Offer at Empower Mission: 'Inspire, Empower and Achieve - a commitment to excellence' Vision: 'To create a home for world class learning that improves the lives of each child in our family of schools.' Our Vision and Mission statements are underpinned by our Trust Values: Carla Whelan - CEO Working for Empower Trust is rewarding in lots of ways. We value and appreciate our people and recognise our staff are instrumental to the success of the Trust. We therefore offer a wide range of exciting and useful benefits to all our employees: Career Progression and Staff Development We are committed to developing our staff and to providing opportunities for growth. We want to encourage the career progression of our employees wherever possible, and support staff who wish to move between our schools and the Central Team when suitable roles arise. We also offer secondment opportunities when available. At Empower Trust you would be working alongside excellent leaders in education, each with specific areas of expertise. We offer Middle and Senior Leadership development programmes, professional support networks and career development pathways for staff at all levels. In addition, we also have mentoring and coaching programmes, peer learning, internal and external CPD opportunities. Health and Wellbeing Services Working in education is a challenging job and the health and wellbeing of our staff is high on our agenda and a key priority. We have several Trust wide wellbeing initiatives that offer support and guidance for our workforce: • A Trust Wellbeing Strategy and Charter outlining our commitment to staff wellbeing • At least one trained Mental Health First Aider in every location, helping to embed our belief that physical and mental health hold equal importance • A network of Mental Health First Aiders and Mental Health Leads who provide support, guidance, and signposting to colleagues across the Trust • A Future in Mind network representing all our academies, who signpost staff to wellbeing support and information, and ensure staff voice is heard • A designated Trustee sponsor whose role is to ensure staff wellbeing remains a priority • Wellbeing is a discussion item on each Trustee / Local Governing Body meeting agenda • Dissemination of annual staff wellbeing questionnaires to inform future actions • Active engagement in national and international awareness days • Working towards the Mental Health at Work Commitment and the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter Employee Assistance Programme We are committed to ensuring everyone at Empower Trust gets access to the support they need for personal issues as well as any work-related worries. Our completely confidential Employee Assistance Programme offers numerous services: • Physiotherapy services • Confidential counselling via face-to-face therapy or secure online video sessions • Wellness programmes, weight management, mindfulness support • Stress coaching • Support services for menopause, long covid, bereavement, cancer, cardiac conditions, lung conditions, medical trauma, mental health problems, motor neurone disease, orthopaedic conditions, multiple sclerosis • 24/7 GP helpline and prescription service, offering consultation, private prescriptions, open referrals, and fit notes • Surgical assistance programme • Financial Wellbeing Flexible and Family-Friendly Policies Our employment policies are flexible and responsive to promote diversity and equality, as well as attract and retain the highest quality workforce. We offer flexible working opportunities; job share arrangements, term time working and part time-roles; generous family leave packages; and compassionate or emergency leave. Pension Scheme We offer an excellent pension scheme with either the Local Government Pension Scheme (support staff) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme which include death in service benefits. As well as employee's paying contributions into the scheme (banded, based on earnings level) Empower Trust also pays a generous contribution on your behalf. Empower Cycle Scheme Save on the cost of the commute, promote a healthy lifestyle, and reduce your carbon footprint - all with our superb cycle to work scheme! Find the bike of your dreams and save up to 42% in tax and NI contributions. Whether it's a mountain bike, BMX, fixie, electric cycle, or one of those natty bikes with a basket on the front, get the wheels you really want; all at an affordable cost spread over 12 to 18 months. Other Benefits • Eye care scheme • Attractive annual leave allowance • Free on-site parking • In-house catering • Financial wellbeing support • Discounts for teachers - https://www.discountsforteachers.co.uk/ The Opportunity at St Peter's Position: Learning Support Assistant including SEN 1-1 work Terms: 18.75hrs per week (08:45 - 12:30) Fixed Term Contract until 31.7.25 Start Date: As soon as possible Salary: Grade 5, Points 5-6, Hourly rate £12.85-£13.05 Closing Date: Midday Wednesday 4th December 2024 Interview Date: Friday 6th December 2024 If you would like to apply, please request an application form from the School BSM, Caroline Clorley: [email protected] Website: https://stpetersschoolwem.org.uk/ Address: St Peter's CE Primary School and Nursery, Shrubbery Gardens, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5BX Telephone: 01939 232292 Email: [email protected] St Peter's CE Primary School and Nursery and Empower Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and other safeguarding checks. If shortlisted, you will be subject to an online search. Context We seek to appoint a reliable, caring and well-motivated Learning Support Assistant to support our children with additional needs access their learning. This is an excellent opportunity to join a warm, welcoming, friendly school and be part of a hardworking teams at St. Peter's CE Primary and Nursery School. St Peter's is a well-established and popular Church of England school in the quiet town of Wem. We pride ourselves on fostering strong relationships with parents, carers and all stakeholders; enabling us to ensure our children receive the next education possible. Vision: Our vision is simple - for all our pupils to dream, believe, achieve and flourish. Sarah Kynaston - Headteacher Application and Selection Process Please complete the application form in full and submit alongside a supporting letter detailing how your skills, experience and attributes reflect the vision and values of the school and how they align with the person specification provided. All completed application forms should submitted via email. Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Successful candidates will be invited to interview following the shortlisting process. Applicants who make it to this stage will be required to bring in a minimum of three pieces of identification with them to verify their name, date of birth and current address - one of which must be a form of photographic identification. The following are acceptable: • Valid passport, birth certificate or driving licence • A recent utility bill, council tax bill or bank statement Applicants will also need to bring in their qualification certificates. Any Appointment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references. These will be sought from their current employer and any gaps in employment history will be followed up. The Ideal Candidate Purpose of Post Work under the guidance of the teaching staff and nominated teaching assistants to support access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom, including support for individual Education Health Care Plans (EHCP's). This will include the preparation and routine maintenance of resources / equipment. Work with pupils will be carried out in or out of the classroom. Principal Duties and Responsibilities 1. Support for pupils Attend to pupils' personal needs and assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education / Behaviour / Support / Mentoring Plans and Personal Care Programmes. Supervise and support pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning. Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils. Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage in learning activities. Set challenging and demanding expectations for pupils and promote self-esteem and independence. Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher. 2. Support for the teacher Assist with the planning of learning activities. Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals. Ensure the timely and accurate design, preparation, and use of specialist equipment / resources / materials. Monitor pupils' responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement / progress as directed. Establish constructive relationships with parents / carers. Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupil's achievement, progress, problems etc. Maintain records as requested.. Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility ...