THE SCHOOLS' POST

Learning Support Assistant

School for Inspiring Talents (SfIT) is an independent day school, supporting the most vulnerable young people in society aged 5-16; those children who do not find it easy to fit into existing educational provision. This can be for many reasons, including a range of behavioural, emotional and educational challenges, exacerbated by being on the autistic spectrum. Other difficulties such as sensory processing disorders, attachment disorders or those having faced trauma in their lives due to domestic violence, breakdown of foster care or adoption placements and those who are deemed school phobic.

It is our intention that every student will achieve their full potential in both academic and personal development. As a day school, we provide an alternative to residential education which supports our students to develop independence and social skills whilst living in their home environment.

As a Learning Support Assistant based at our Newton Abbot / Ashburton school(s) you will be a key member of our team, enhancing the education of our students. This is a great opportunity in a growing school with excellent opportunities to build experience working amongst young people with Social, Emotional & Mental Health difficulties (SEMH).

Please note that this post is 37 hours per week term time only, working Monday to Thursday 8.30am –4.30pm and Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm. Part time applications will be considered.

Required: ASAP, but this start date is flexible for the right candidate.

Duration: Full time, permanent.

Salary: £17,000 - £22,000 actual salary working term time only – 39 weeks per year  (£20,238 - £26,605 FTE dependent on experience)

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.
• Please note that in the case of a high volume of candidates applying only successful candidates that have been shortlisted to interview will be contacted.
• Visit our website https://sfit.org.uk/ and watch our film to see how we make a difference to young people’s lives. Visits to our school to meet our team and students are welcomed and encouraged, please contact us for more information.

The closing date is 12th May 2024 and completed application forms should be emailed to Scarlett Guest, HR Assistant at hr@sfit.org.uk. CVs are not accepted. Interviews will commence week beginning 20th May 2024.https://sfit.org.uk/vacancies/