Learning Support Assistant - Total Communication Base at Emmbrook Infant and Junior Schools

Learning Support Assistant

Total Communication Unit

at Emmbrook Infant and Junior Schools

Term time only

30 hours per week - Mon to Fri 8.45 – 3.20pm

NJC Pay Grade 3 or 4 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

 Actual starting salary £15,807 - £16,339

We are looking to appoint an experienced learning support assistant to support our deaf children. The Total Communication Resource is a provision delivered across Emmbrook Infant and Junior schools.  You will be joining a committed and enthusiastic team who have considerable experience of working with deaf pupils and children with a hearing loss.  Your role will be to continue the support and learning of the deaf children alongside and in consultation with other school staff.  We are a total communication setting and communicate with children in their preferred method of communication. (e.g. British Sign Language (BSL), Sign Supported English (SSE) or spoken English.) 

The ideal candidate:

• will have BSL level 2 (desirable)
• will have a flexible approach to meeting the individual needs of each child
• will have a genuine enthusiasm and commitment for working with deaf children of all abilities
• will support the excellent provision currently delivered across both schools
• is highly motivated and would like to be part of our small, hardworking school family
• has excellent communication and organisational skills
• is committed to team work and maintaining high standards
• has high expectations for pupils’ achievement, progress and behaviour

In return we offer:

• welcoming and supportive schools
• supportive and friendly teams of staff and governors
• a strong ethos based on shared values and high expectations

If you have a passion for supporting children’s learning, have an enthusiastic, caring attitude and the ability to be flexible and work as part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

(We use the terms deaf/hearing loss to refer to any child with a hearing loss, irrespective of cause or degree.)

The application form and job description can be downloaded from our website, please visit the vacancies page on our website. https://emmbrookinfantschool.co.uk/vacancies/

Visits to our schools are warmly welcomed and encouraged.  Please telephone the infant school office on 0118 978 4259 if you would like to arrange a visit.  Please email completed application forms to admin@emmbrook-inf.wokingham.sch.uk 

Applications will be considered on receipt and interviews may be arranged at short notice.  We may close this vacancy early if we find a suitable candidate before the closing date.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service clearance being received. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.