Learning Support Assistants (Full time positions available)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Full time positions available:
31.25 hours a week = £16,159.72 pa
Our hours are 8.30 am to 3.15 pm | Term Time only plus Inset Days
Immediate & September 2023 Start Dates
Are you a naturally caring person who wants the best for children? If yes, come and make a difference to the lives of pupils with Special Educational Needs. The Avenue is a day school for pupils aged 2 – 19 with complex special needs including those with significant health needs and autism.
Support Assistants work as part of a team providing care and learning experiences for our pupils encouraging them to develop to the best of their potential.
We are looking for people who are patient, caring, supportive, flexible, have a good sense of humour, enjoy using their initiative and working as part of a team
Previous experience of working with children and young people with SEN is an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided. Successful candidates need to be physically fit.
To apply, please visit the vacancy page of our website - www.avenue.reading.sch.uk - and fill in the forms that you’ll find in the Support Assistant recruitment section. All completed forms must be returned to recruitment@avenue.reading.sch.uk by the closing date.
For more information, please call Vanessa Carrick on 0118 214 5257
Closing date: 9 am, Friday 12 May 2023 although we reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Safeguarding our pupils is our priority.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £16,159.72 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 12/05/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Learning Support Assistants (Full time positions available) roles across The Avenue School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £16,160 - £16,160 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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