Learning Support Assistant Level 3

Our Learning Support Team requires a highly skilled Learning Support Assistant with strong communication and literacy skills, to support individual students and small groups within the classroom.  This will include academic, sensory and physical support.  The successful candidate will need to be able to work with students of all ages and be able to work within a range of lessons across the school.

The Governors and staff are committed to continuous improvement and welcome applications from candidates with drive and determination to work in an environment that inspires and challenges students of all abilities and from all backgrounds.

The Fernwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services check along with other relevant employment checks.  In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a Self-Disclosure is required for all applicants shortlisted for interview.  Online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants as part of due diligence checks.

Please return your completed application form, together with your letter of application (no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11 to the Headteacher, Mr C Gell, and the HR Manager, Mrs H Wallis,  by post or by email to recruitment@fernwood.school.