Learning Support Assistant

Job description

Position: Learning Support Assistant

Salary: : Scale 4, Spinal Point 7 –  £29,346 – £30,630 (Term Time Only Pro Rata)

Hours of work: Full time (32.5 Hours per week) or 0.8 considered. 40 Weeks per year

Contract Term: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 14th July 2025 at 9am

Interviews: Wednesday 16th /Thursday 17th  

Start date :  To start as soon as possible

Blanche Nevile School for Deaf Children, North London

We are an exciting, innovative and successful provision for deaf children aged 3 – 16. The Primary school is co-located with Highgate Primary School and the Secondary school is co-located with Fortismere School, Muswell Hill.

This post is currently for working in the Primary School/EYFS.  However, the expectation is that staff may also work in the Secondary School.

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant with experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs. The successful candidate will have:

• An understanding of deafness and other special needs (desirable)
• A qualification in/understanding of childcare
• BSL qualification (desirable) or a commitment to learn
• Energy, enthusiasm and good communication skills
• A commitment to equal opportunities
• Experience in positive handling desirable
• Experience in intimate care desirable

We offer the best of both worlds through quality inclusion and small class specialist teaching, and have:

• Friendly, supportive staff
• A pleasant learning environment with a child centred approach
• Training opportunities including learning British Sign Language (BSL)
• Motivated and delightful students who are keen to learn

An informal visit to the school is warmly welcomed.  For further information and an application pack please visit the school website on www.blanchenevile.org.uk or email Deborah Lissowski on sbm@blanchenevile.org.uk

Blanche Nevile School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practi ce and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed following the validation of two relevant references for the post applied for.  The successful candidate will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS Certificate prior to starting work