Learning Support Practitioner - William Harding School

Location:

Aylesbury

Why Work at William Harding?

The devolved leadership structure of the Extended Leadership Team, which includes the SLT, AHTs and the Business Support Manager, means that working in teams for support and workload is paramount. As a four-form entry school, all of our teachers work in teams of four teachers, one of whom is the Year Lead who works to support all teachers. Our Curriculum is also supported by schemes to reduce workload.

As a year group, the team share workload to support wellbeing, in areas such as shared planning, extra-curricular activities, resources, displays and other tasks.

We offer a wide ranging internal CPD program for all staff and have a SEND and FLO team who can also support with bespoke CPD for SEND and Pastoral needs.

Salary:Bucks Pay Range 1b (6-10) £24,836 to £25,823 FTE pro rata. (Actual starting salary £18,046 for full time role)

Contract:Permanent

Hours:Full time

Interviews:will be scheduled according to applications that are received.

We are a welcoming, inclusive community with a diverse mix of pupils which includes an Additional Resourced Provision for pupils with Speech and Language needs and Physical Disabilities. Our students enjoy strong, meaningful relationships with each other and the staff, making it an exceptional place to work.

William Harding has a clear vision led by an experienced and ambitious leadership team. Staff are committed to raising standards and there is a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and teamwork. We have well behaved children who are keen to learn. We are looking for enthusiastic, ambitious and skilled teachers to be part of our commitment to achieving excellence. William Harding is resourced well to drive forward teaching and learning.

Workload and wellbeing at William Harding

The SLT take wellbeing and workload very seriously and this is clear in the work we do towards supporting staff. More information can be found here  under the Wellbeing tab.

We pride ourselves on our wellbeing offer at William Harding and it is our mission to support the workload and wellbeing of all staff.

Some of the things we offer include;

• Workload and wellbeing committee to raise and discuss wellbeing ideas
• Workload and wellbeing trials to test ideas before rolling out across the school
• Open door policy with line managers, ELT and SLT
• Onsite staff counsellor
• External support including EAP and OH
• Wellbeing focus and opportunities in training and staff meetings
• Wellbeing focus as part of staff appraisals
• Wellbeing time
• Protected report writing time

Purpose:

• To support all children with their learning under the direction and guidance of class teachers and the Leadership Team

Other

• To undertake gate, break and lunch duties promoting a safe and positive experience
• To work as members of the school staff team in the smooth running of the school
• Follow school policies and the staff code of conduct
• To take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
• To take part in training offered by the school
• Attend meetings relevant to the post as well as any with external professionals
• Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher or leaders

Please see Job description for full details.

Are You:
Passionate about supporting pupils to reach their full potential?
A role model who leads with kindness and integrity?
Enthusiastic, positive, and motivated to make a difference?
Willing to collaborate and work as part of a supportive team?

Then you could be the next person to join our Learning Support Practitioner team!

ESSENTIAL

• GCSEs or equivalent
• Some experience in the care and/or education of children
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Ability to demonstrate basic English and Maths skills
• Able to communicate effectively with…