Red Kite Special Academy Learn together, Fly together
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**SEN LSA Recruitment Open Evening - Tuesday 17th June 2025 6pm -7pm**
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 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’ can be felt across our school.
As a Special Needs Learning Support Assistant at Red Kite you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to our pupils' lives on a daily basis.
We welcome applications from people with experience in special educational needs or from people looking to start a career in this field. 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 team and can offer you ongoing training and support, on-site parking with EVC Chargers, Wellbeing Support Programme, staff appreciation events, Local Authority Pension Scheme, subsidised freshly cooked meals.
Are you that very special individual we are looking for to join our Red Kite Family?
Hours of work 8.45am-3.40pm daily with a Team meeting till 5pm every Wednesday.
Salary - Scale E4
Start date - September 25
Please come along to our open evening on Tuesday 17th June 6pm - 7pm.
Email emma.campbell@redkite.school to book a place on our school tour and for an application pack.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 25th June at 4pm.
Interviews to be held on Thursday 3rd July.
Please email emma.campbell@redkite.school for an application form and an enquiry pack. Applications will only be accepted on our application forms.
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.
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Learning Facilitator (KS4 and 5 Preparation for Adulthood Curriculum)
Pay scale - H14 (£22,289.35)
Permanent role
Hours of work 8.45am-3.40pm daily with a Team meeting till 5pm every Wednesday
Red Kite Special Academy is part of Kingsley Learning Foundation. We are a special school catering for pupils from 4 to 18 years with a wide range of special educational needs.
We have an amazing team of staff and pupils and are looking for another special person to join our family. We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive, ambitious and creative Learning Facilitator to join our KS4 and 5 Team, working alongside our existing Learning Facilitator to further strengthen our Preparation for Adulthood Curriculum.
The successful candidate will work in partnership with KS4 and 5 teachers under the direction of our Lookout Provision Assistant Head Teacher and Department Leads. You will lead and support our pupils' engagement in the community, work experience and opportunities within our school setting. This work will also include leading some learning within school in KS4 and 5 and working with colleges, SEND day care providers, employers, social workers, parents and other professionals that make up a pupils support network.
Are you that special person we are looking for to support our pupils in their preparation for adulthood?
Closing date: Friday 4th July at 4pm.
Interviews: Tuesday 15th July.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please call the school on 01536 216489 or email Emma Campbell to book a visit at emma.campbell@redkite.school
Full safeguarding checks will be carried out in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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.