Support Assistants

SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL & MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT ASSISTANT

8:30 am – 3:45 pm (36 hours per week) term-time contract

Salary £19,978 - £26,052 FTE

Starting as soon as possible with vacancies initially at Hale, The Ferns and Lakeside

This is a great opportunity for an experienced LSA or similar,  for self-development and career progression within our Trust

Do you wholeheartedly believe that all children have the potential to achieve? Do you have experience in supporting children with complex needs?

Are you excited by the prospect of working alongside colleagues to plan bespoke support? Are you passionate about creating a learning environment to inspire?

If you are approachable, committed, enthusiastic, positive, self-motivated, well-organised and able to work in a team? Then we want to hear from you.

We are looking to employ an effective Learning Support Assistant with experience in supporting the development of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) provision, to join our fabulous team. Support will primarily be for children with SEMH needs and may be in a small group provision, for individual children and in the classroom environment. The role will also include support for colleagues.

We would like someone who is interested in improving the life chances for children. You will need patience, resourcefulness, empathy and high expectations of behaviour. You must be enthusiastic for learning, have good communication skills and passionate about providing the best for children and discovering what motivates them.

The successful candidate will have:

• A good understanding of the Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs of children who may display anxiety through their behaviour
• A proven track record of supporting children with SEMH needs
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A strong understanding of children on the autistic spectrum
• Ability to prioritise work and support children and staff across the academy
• Ability to advise and develop colleagues
• Ability to work with parents empathetically and gain their trust
• An understanding of the values and ethos of the Kite Academy Trust
• Good organisational skills and accurate record keeping

Ongoing support and training will be provided for the successful candidate

If you would like more information regarding this post please call Kite HR on O1252 98493O (option 2)

Closing date for applications: Midday Thursday 1st December 

Interviews to be arranged shortly after the closing date

The Kite Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check.