City of Rochester School
Cliffe Woods
England
2020-10-26T04:14:59Z
Start Date: Immediate
Pay: £17,704 – £20,459
We are seeking a number of LSAs at primary andsecondary level, to join us at City of Rochester School, Cliffe Woods,Rochester in Kent.
We aim to:
- provide excellence in education outcomes for allchildren
- develop independence and self-advocacy
- help children develop socially, emotionally andpersonally
The central focus of the City of Rochestercurriculum is the natural world and STEM, combining outdoor learning with arigorous academic programme.
As an LSA, working with teachers, you will behighly motivated to support students with special needs, 1:1 and as part of ateam, inside and outside the classroom to make progress and fulfil theirpotential.
You should have:
- Level 2 NVQ: Learning Support or the willingnessto work towards
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with learnersand their parents/carers
- Ability to work with parents
- Ability, patience and judgement to managebehaviour
Hours of work are between 8.30am and 4.30pm.
The City of Rochester School is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff andvolunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to anEnhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching checkwill be completed for all applicants.
Recruitment during COVID-19: Due to thecurrent situation, it will not be possible to visit the school but we wouldencourage you to look at the website and call or email to discuss the rolefurther. Candidates may be interviewed via remote video link and furtherinformation on the interview itself will be discussed if your application isshortlisted.
Closing Date: 20/11/2020 at 12:00
Interviews: TBC
Information about the school
The City of Rochester School is a specialistindependent school for children, young people and adults with Autism SpectrumDisorders (ASD).
Now is an exciting time to join this wonderfulschool in its development and growth. We believe that personalised teaching andlearning in an autism specific environment allows students’ individual needs tobe met and their capabilities fully realised. Our vision is powerful andambitious.
The City of Rochester School is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff andvolunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to anEnhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching checkwill be completed for all applicants.
The following policies are available on the schoolwebsite: ~Safeguarding Policy ~ Whistleblowing Poilicy
Our School and all its personnel are committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject toan Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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