Waingels- inclusion and intervention para-educator with a focus on literacy (learning support assistant)

Occupational group (do not select a group to see all vacancies)

Teaching secondary

Salary range

15,001 to: 25,000

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Salary

Grade 4 (scale point 7 to 11) Actual Salary 18,854 to 20,274

Hours

37 hours per week Full Time term time plus three additional days

Location

Waingels College, Waingels Road, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4RF

Closing date for application

01/09/2023

Vacancy start date

01/09/2023

Job summary

As an Inclusion and Intervention Para-educator (IIP) at Waingels you will have the opportunity to work as part of a team to help support our SEND and vulnerable students in achieving their learning goals.

Job advert

Waingels are committed to supporting an inclusive education for all, built around mutual respect and kindness for every member of our school community. We provide enhanced support for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Our Inclusion and Intervention Team work closely with students, parents/carers, teachers and outside agencies to ensure that all students are able to fully participate and make the most of every opportunity that is presented to them. The Inclusion and Intervention Teams vision is that every pupil should be a responsible and positive learner who is resilient to change.Waingels is proud to offer students The Den which hosts a range of specialist provisions including a Learning Zone, Nurture Zone, Chill Zone (sensory room), Wellbeing Zone and Medical Zone. The Wellbeing Zone hosts our full time Counselling provision and our Mental Health and Wellbeing lead who is always available to support and guide our students. We strongly believe that alongside educational excellence, it is necessary to equip every student with the skills needed to achieve the most out of life and to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.As an Inclusion and Intervention Para-educator (IIP) at Waingels you will have the opportunity to work as part of a team to help support our SEND and vulnerable students in achieving their learning goals. The role is varied and includes work as a keyworker for vulnerable students, undertaking small group intervention, supporting a homework club and supporting students in the classroom working alongside teachers. You will focus on supporting students with their literacy needs, developing their reading, writing and oracy skills though 1:1 and small group intervention, as directed by the Lead Practitioner with responsibility for Literacy. Our IIPs also cover lessons for absent teachers and full training is given. This is therefore an ideal role for candidates who may be keen to pursue a career in teaching and see this role as an opportunity to gain valuable experience in education to then go on and train to be a teacher. If you feel your values and ethos align with ours, this is an exciting opportunity for you!Download an application pack from below.Applications should be submitted as soon as possible - Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews arranged accordingly.The college is committed to safeguarding, equal opportunities and to promoting the welfare of all staff and students.

Contact

Jane Jennings

Link to online application form Text

https://www.waingels.wokingham.sch.uk/6533/inclusion-and-intervention-para-educator-with-a-focus-on-literacy-learning-support-assistant

Link to online application form Url

https://www.waingels.wokingham.sch.uk/6533/inclusion-and-intervention-para-educator-with-a-focus-on-literacy-learning-support-assistant