Learning Support Assistant - must have at least level 2 BSL

Actual Salary:  £19,347.12

Job starts: As soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and energetic Learning Support Assistant to join our dynamic school team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an LSA who has at least a level 2 BSL qualification to support our deaf children within their mainstream classrooms.

Selwyn is an outstanding Primary School (Ofsted March 2019) in Plaistow, East London. We are the resourced provision for deaf children in Newham and serve a richly diverse community.

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who:
● Has evidence of being a good / outstanding LSA
● Holds a level 2 or above BSL certificate
● High expectations of pupil outcomes, in particular- high expectations of the achievement of children with moderate to complex learning difficulties
● Excellent organisational skills
● A strong work ethic and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and parents
● The ability to create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment where all pupils make good and better progress
● A commitment to own professional development and willing to undertake specialised training
● Experience of working with pupils with a range of special educational needs
● Good communication skills and is able to work within a supportive framework of colleagues and parents

We can offer you:
●  Quality first professional development
●  Curious children, who love learning
●  A supportive, forward thinking, and dedicated team of colleagues
●  An energetic and sociable team

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to take an English and maths test as part of the interview process
and provide evidence of their BSL qualifications.

We welcome visits from potential candidates. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 02084716173 to speak to: SENCO: Katy Elliot

Further information about our school can be found on our website - Selwyn Primary Website

Closing Date: 25th September 2023
Interviews: w/c 2nd October 2023

Selwyn Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all our staff to share this commitment. All staff are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check as well as qualifications and reference checks. A disqualification declaration questionnaire maybe required for this post.