Job Title: Lead Learning Support Assistant

Pay Range: Scale 5 Spine 8-11 (Actual annual salary from £13,472 – £14,297)

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Role:

We are seeking an outstanding individual to provide support for SEND students, and the school, in order to raise standards of achievement for all pupils, to encourage pupils to become independent learners, to ensure their safety and welfare and support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

· To work with individual pupils and groups, under the direction of the SENCo, including the provision of alternative curriculum pathways in order to raise achievement for SEND students.

· To contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities, including One Planning as part of the APDR cycle, for individuals and groups, liaising with and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues.

· To act as coordinator to other teaching assistants.

Full details can be found in the Job Outline and Person Specification available here.

We’re looking for you if you have:

· Experience of working with children in a similar position.

· Is adaptable, receptive to new ideas and willing to adjust to new demands and circumstances.

· Has ability to liaise confidently with students and staff, and understands when information must be passed onto Line Manager.

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Harwich & Dovercourt High School?

We can offer you:

· A Competitive Salary.

· Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish.

· Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships.

· Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership at selected local gyms.

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply:

To apply for this post, please complete an application form, available from The Sigma Trust/Essex Schools Jobs website and return it to recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk .

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV’s and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. Please also view the Notes for Applicants document for further information.

Closing date: Midnight, Thursday 21st October 2021

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

Pay Range: Local Government Band Scale 6 (Point 12-17) £22,183 – £24,491

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Role:

We are seeking an outstanding individual to carry out a range of facilities duties including security and supervision of the site, cleaning and maintenance, porterage and to deputise for site manager when required.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Carry out preventive maintenance and first line repairs as instructed

• Ensure that all areas within the site are free from litter and that all drains and gullies are free-flowing and clean.

• Ensure the prompt movement of all goods and equipment to the appropriate areas.

We’re looking for you if you have:

• Experience of caretaking and/or buildings maintenance and security

• Ability to undertake DIY tasks

• Is adaptable, receptive to new ideas and willing to adjust to new demands and circumstances

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Harwich & Dovercourt High School?

We can offer you:

• A Competitive Salary

• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish

• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

• Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership at selected local gyms

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply:

To apply for this post and for further information, please visit: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/assistant-site-manager-essex-1509653 for an application form, also available from The Sigma Trust website/below and return it to: recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk .

Closing date:  Midnight, Tuesday 2nd November 2021