Red Kite Special Academy - Learning Support Assistant (SEN)  

 

An amazing opportunity to be part of our very Special, Special School!

 

Red Kite Special Academy is proud to be part of the Kingsley Learning Foundation where families are at the heart of everything we do. Our mission statement ‘Helping people living in extraordinary circumstances to lead ordinary lives’ alongside our values of Purposeful, Reflective, Genuine, Aspirational and Joyous are the drivers for everything we do. 

As a Special Needs Learning Support Assistant you will have the opportunity to be part of this and make a real difference to our pupils' lives on a daily basis. Our school has a lovely family feel and we work together as a team with our pupils always at the centre. 

We welcome applications from people with experience in special educational needs and from people looking to start a career in this field too. You need to be able to demonstrate that you are kind, caring, hardworking, committed and passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs. 

We really value our staff and can offer you ongoing training and support, on site parking with EVC Chargers, a Wellbeing Support Programme, staff appreciation events, Local Authority Pension Scheme and subsidised freshly cooked meals.

 

Are you that very special individual we are looking for to join our Red Kite Family?

 

The role is term time plus five training days and the hours of work are 32.5 per week.

 

8.45am - 3.40pm daily with a Team meeting until 5pm on a Wednesday.

 

Salary -  £26,016  (FTE)  £19,630 (Actual)

 

Start date - 2nd November 26

 

The closing date for applications is Thursday 8th October

Interviews to be held on Thursday 15th October

 

Visits to our amazing school are welcomed and encouraged. 

Please email emma.campbell@redkite.school to arrange a visit.

 

 

Applications will only be accepted on our application forms. Please email completed application forms to emma.campbell@redkite.school 

 

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share in this commitment.  This post is subject to safer recruitment practices and all necessary checks will be made prior to employment commencing. All successful applicants will have all safeguarding checks as per Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations.