Learning Support Assistant

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Reference

PRI50923

Location

North Hill House School, Fromefield, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HB

Priory Group Division

Education & Children’s Services

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Salary

£14,670.32 per annum

Hours

37.5 hours per week, term time only

Job Advert Role Description

As a Learning Support Assistant you will be a key member of our team, enhancing the education of our students.

This is a great opportunity to build experience working amongst young people with ASD. You will need excellent communication skills, along with patience and enthusiasm. A flexible attitude is essential in order to respond to the changing needs of our students. You must also be able to demonstrate a high degree of emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

A QCF level 3 Diploma in relevant care/children & young people related area or equivalent or higher recognised qualification is desirable.

N.B. It is not anticipated that all new recruits to the role will have QCF Level 3 qualification, but will commence the attainment process within six months of joining and will have a specific time period in which to qualify.

A clean driving licence with at least 3 years driving experience is essential. Set in its own grounds close to Frome town centre, North Hill House is an independent specialist day and residential school for children and young people aged 6 to 19 years with high functioning autistic spectrum disorders, including Asperger’s Syndrome and associated difficulties.

The school

Specifically designed to provide a strong focus for both UK and international students who need different levels of support to succeed, thus allowing young people with autistic spectrum disorders, Asperger’s Syndrome and associated difficulties to thrive effectively in an ever-demanding and complex society. Students have ambitions to live and work as self-reliant adults and we can help them to reach their goals with continued support, structure and guidance. The school welcomes students on a day or weekly residential basis for 38 weeks per year.

Division DBS info

References

For all roles we require a minimum of two references. References provided must cover the last 3 years, for all of our services we will need to request all references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our schools.

About Us

From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.

Disclosure

Priory Education Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory Education and Children’s services will cover the cost of a DBS.

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Closing Date

31/07/2021

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