Lead Learning Assistant
Ref: SCH-CLP-0028Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 36.00 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: GLPC Points 5-11The Role
LEAD LEARNING ASSISTANT VACANCIES – WOODFIELD SCHOOL
GLPC Points 5 – 11, £27,030 – £29,583 & Special School Allowance, £1,454 (FTE 1.0)
Actual starting salary: £24,759 term time only, 39 weeks/year, 36 hours/week
Would you like an opportunity in a Special School for students and pupils between the ages of 11-19 with a range of Special Educational Needs in a friendly, supportive school, committed to teamwork and joint curriculum planning?
We are looking for Lead Learning Assistants who have:
• NVQ 2 or equivalent childcare qualification or a commitment to training towards this qualification.
• Experience of working with young children.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The enthusiasm and ability to motivate young children and build on their successes.
• A commitment to high expectations to meet the needs of all children.
• Experience of working collaboratively within a team of people to provide a stimulating learning environment.
• The ability to share your expertise, knowledge and understanding of young children’s needs and achievements with parents.
• Willingness to give 100%!
Hours of work will be Monday and Wednesday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 am to 4:15pm, Friday 8:00 am to 3:10 pm (36 hours per week) but will be subject to change from time to time, with notice. Breaks will be allocated accordingly. This is a term time only post.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS and all checks in relation to KCSIE September 2023 will be carried out.
Skills
| Experience | |
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| Previous successful experience in working with or caring for children . |
Desirable
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| Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
| Previous successful experience of using information and communication technology to support learning. |
Desirable
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| Previous successful experience of operating a range of resources and equipment in a learning environment, including videos, photocopiers. |
Desirable
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| Ability to absorb and understand a wide range of information concerning the functions of the school. |
Desirable
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| Ability to build and form working relationships with pupils, parents/carers, and colleagues, to work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and to work as a member of a team. |
Desirable
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| Ability to work on own initiative and to prioritise between conflicting demands. |
Desirable
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| Evidence of commitment to continuous learning within a learning environment. |
Desirable
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| Verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the need to communicate effectively with a wide range of pupils, teachers/carers. |
Desirable
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| Numeracy skills appropriate to the learning levels of the target pupil groups. |
Desirable
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| The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice and information in accurate spoken English. |
Desirable
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| Knowledge of relevant education policies, procedures, and legislation. |
Desirable
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| Understanding of basic learning strategies. |
Desirable
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| Understanding of key principles of child development and learning. |
Desirable
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| Knowledge of national curriculum and other learning initiatives and strategies. |
Desirable
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| Equality, Diversity and Inclusion |
Essential
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Related Documents
Safeguarding Information
Protection of Children
Compass Learning Partnership is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, which can be accessed here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
If shortlisted for an interview you will be required to disclose to us information about any:
• adult cautions (simple or conditional)
• unspent conditional cautions
• unspent convictions in a Court of Law; and
• spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020
so that a police check can be carried out if you are offered an appointment. This information can be disclosed either verbally at interview or by completing a relevant conviction form after interview if that is your preference.
If you are subsequently employed by Compass Learning Partnership and it is found that you failed to disclose any relevant previous convictions or cautions as defined above, this could result in dismissal, or disciplinary action being taken by Compass Learning Partnership. During your employment with the Compass Learning Partnership, should you be arrested by the police you are obliged to notify the Headteacher of this immediately (even if de-arrested or all charges dropped). Failure to do so could result in disciplinary action being taken which could result in dismissal. All information will be treated in confidence and will only be considered in relation to any application for posts for which the exemption order applies.
It is an offence for anyone to apply for a role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will receive the Safeguarding Policy that outlines the duties and responsibilities of the employer and all employees.
Online Checks
In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education, Compass Learning Partnership is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which Compass Learning Partnership might want to explore with you at interview.
We carry out a social media search using a trusted third party. They will be in touch with you by email with a link to their site for the search to be carried out on publicly available information.
If you would like to inform us of anything that might come to light when we perform this search, please let us know at hr-clp@compasslp.co.uk.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Woodfield School
Glenwood Avenue
Kingsbury
London
London
NW9 7LY
Human Resources
hr-wfs@compasslp.co.uk