Learning Support Officer

LEARNING SUPPORT OFFICER

NJC points 6 - 9 to total £20,269 per annum, rising to NJC point 7 - 11 to total £20,745

Full-time

Required: ASAP

Set in the village of Duffield, in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire.

The School is centred on the western bank of the River Derwent at the mouth of the River Ecclesbourne.

Duffield is within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Area and its elevated surroundings are the southern foothills of the Pennines

The Ecclesbourne School is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our Learning Support Faculty as a Learning Support Officer.

You will be passionate about the power of education to improve the life chances of young people and be a committed team player.

You will:

? have experience of supporting young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
? have good organisational skills, patience, flexibility, creativity and an ability to build relationships with young people
? have great communication skills
? hold nationally recognised qualifications to at least level 2 and ideally level 3


You will have the opportunity to:

? work with students on a one-to-one basis or in small groups
? provide additional support in the classroom
? become part of a team of like-minded individuals
? work with colleagues who are friendly, welcoming and committed to ensuring every student receives a first rate teaching and learning experience
? receive full support for training and professional development


You will work for 32.5 hours per week for 39 weeks per year (195 days), which includes term-time plus five whole school closure days.

Core hours, to total 32.5 per week, will consist of before-school, the school day, after-school and occasional evenings to suit the curriculum needs of students and the faculty.

Continuity of service recognised for local government employees.

Salary is a combination of NJC points 6 and 9 to total £20,269 per annum, rising to NJC point 7 and 11 to