Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

at  REAch2 Academy Trust

SAFEGUARDING, SAFER RECRUITMENT AND DATA PROTECTION

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.
We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children’s Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.
All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy.
The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.

At least one years’ experience of working with children in the primary age range

• Experience of working with children in a friendly and busy environment
• An understanding of children with SEN needs
• Level 2 qualification in play work/childcare
• Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures
• Have excellent communication skills
• The ability to build effective relationships with students, parents and other staff
• Have a good understanding of behaviour management strategies
• Be able to work as part of a tea

What we are looking for:
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At least one years’ experience of working with children in the primary age range

• Experience of working with children in a friendly and busy environment
• An understanding of children with SEN needs
• Level 2 qualification in play work/childcare
• Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures
• Have excellent communication skills
• The ability to build effective relationships with students, parents and other staff
• Have a good understanding of behaviour management strategies
• Be able to work as part of a team

For further information about the role come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.