Learning Support Assistants

Salary:
Grade D, Point 15-20:
Actual salary: £22,752.34 - £24,084.30 pa (FTE £29,432 - £31,155 pa) Negotiated on appointment, depending on experience and qualifications)

Working Pattern: 32.5 hours per week, 8.45am – 4.00pm, term time only.

Dysart School is an Outstanding special school in Kingston, providing education for pupils aged 4 to 19 with a range of severe and complex learning difficulties.

To help meet the growing demand for high-quality SEN provision in the borough, Dysart also operates three satellite sites located alongside local mainstream schools - creating inclusive opportunities and expanding access to specialist support.

Its main site, located in Surbiton, is bright and well equipped to support the development of its pupils, including Early Years classrooms with outdoor learning spaces, an onsite work‑related learning kitchen, an accessible swimming pool, sensory room, soft play and adventure play areas, and clearly defined outside spaces that support pupils’ learning and self-regulation.

Dysart School is a progressive and innovative place to work and staff are offered opportunities through regular training and support to develop their own practice.

Are you interested in supporting young people with severe learning disabilities, including Autism? We are seeking to recruit Learning Support Assistants who have the drive, creativity and a passion for teaching and learning to join our dedicated and welcoming team. Experience of working with pupils with SEN is desirable but not essential. What is imperative is that you have high expectations, a sense of humour, a love of challenge and a determination to make a difference to the lives of our fantastic children.

The successful candidates will play a crucial role in supporting our pupils’ learning.

• To deliver excellent support for learning under the direction of the teacher.
• Follow instructions and guidance from class teacher to provide support for pupils, reinforcing their learning and ensuring their understanding.
• Staff are expected to participate in all aspects of the curriculum and school life including but not exclusive to swimming, LOTC (Learning Outside the Classroom) Activities, Residential (unless exceptional circumstances and/or certified medical reasons are provided to the governing body).
• Attending all whole school INSET days/twilight sessions.

• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• GCSE grade A – C or equivalent in Literacy and Numeracy (desirable)
• Proven successful experience of working or supporting children in an educational setting or in the community
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within those responsibilities.

OHCAT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:

• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment
• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Employee Car Lease Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
• Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme and Free Virtual GP Appointments
• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)

Find out what makes Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust a truly rewarding place to work – visit our ‘Work for Us’ page to learn more about our values, opportunities and the difference our staff make every day.

Dysart School is part of Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust. We…