Learning Support Assistant

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT Term-time + 5 INSET days - 35 hours per week DGS 5 (£25,252 - £26,262 fte) pro rata £20,821 - £21,653 We are looking for an enthusiastic learning support assistant to join our friendly team here at Dartford Grammar School. Are you passionate about supporting children, recognising individual qualities and strengths, and aspiring to attain excellence in learning support? Are you keen to work 1-2-1 with some of our SEND students to support them to achieve their full potential? We strive to support the well-rounded development of all our students here at Dartford Grammar School, both inside and outside of the classroom. For some of our students this requires a little additional support, which is where our Student Services Team comes in, offering bespoke individual support either on an individual basis or via small group intervention. We are looking for someone who: · Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills; · Is able to support children with a range of special educational needs and disabilities; · Is able to deliver support, both in the classroom or with targeted groups or clubs; · Is a committed team player with energy and drive; · Is dedicated, enthusiastic, patient and caring. You will be joining a team with a strong support structure in place, and a team that will look to develop candidates who wish to progress in this field. We believe in staff development, and there is an opportunity to undertake a funded level 3 apprenticeship course. Our students are bright, curious and thrive in an environment of excellent behaviour, supported by first class pastoral care. We are interested to hear from any interested candidates regardless of experience in special educational needs. Dartford Grammar School is a selective secondary academy for boys, which admits girls into its sixth form. There are six forms of entry to Year 7, and all of the students joining the school are from the top 25% of the ability range. The current r