Learning Support Assistant Vi

3 weeks ago


Colchester, United Kingdom The Sigma Trust Full time

**PHILIP MORANT SCHOOL AND COLLEGE**

**LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT - VI (Maternity Cover)**

**Pay Range: Local Government Scale 6**

**Actual Salary from: £19,364 - £20,837 (Points 13-17)**

**Start Date: 1st September 2023**

**The Role**

We are seeking an outstanding individual to work in conjunction with the QTVI and class teachers to support the learning, progress and inclusion of student/s with a vision impairment, with the aim of narrowing any attainment gap and enabling them to reach the best possible outcomes. Support student/s with a vision impairment so that they are able to access the curriculum, participate in learning, experience a sense of achievement and develop independence in learning and other aspects of school life.
- This post is 33.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time, plus non-pupil days).
- The working hours are 8.15am - 3.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.15am - 3.15pm on Fridays.
- This is a fixed-term maternity cover post.

**Some of your key responsibilities will include**:

- Working in partnership with the QTVI and class teachers in the planning of lessons including the adaptations of materials and direct support that students with a vision impairment will need to be included and make progress.
- Providing direct support during lessons in order for student/s to access their learning, including the use of specialist resources such as braille and tactile diagrams during a busy mainstream lesson.
- Pre-tutoring support where necessary to ensure pupils have the required knowledge and familiarity with the resources, skills and concepts to be used in the lesson.
- Post-tutoring where necessary to check understanding, and reinforce key learning points.
- Providing constructive feedback to class teachers on how the VI pupil has responded to the lesson, when requested.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

**We're looking for you if you have**:

- Specialist Knowledge and Experience, including being fully contracted in Braille, or the willingness to learn Braille.
- Experience of working with or supporting learners with a vision impairment, including Braille.
- Ability to build a rapport with all learners.
- Ability to understand child development and the implications of vision impairment.
- Ability to organise time effectively, creating work schedules, prioritising workload and meeting deadlines

**Why work for The Sigma Trust, Philip Morant School and College?**

**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, Perkbox, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership at selected local gyms

**Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.**

**Additional Information**:
**To Apply**
- **Closing date**: Midnight, Thursday 6th July 2023

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.



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