Learning Support Assessor
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom
Job description
The Perse is one of the country’s leading co-educational independent day schools, providing a high-quality education to pupils aged 3-18 in Cambridge.
We are committed to providing every pupil with the opportunity to achieve their full potential. The Learning Support Department works closely with pupils, staff and parents to ensure that pupils’ needs are identified and met as they progress through the school. The Learning Support Department aims to offer a secure and relaxed learning environment to promote pupil confidence, self-esteem and independent learning.
We are seeking a highly organised and flexible individual to join our Learning Support team as a Learning Support Assessor and Access Arrangements Coordinator from September 2024 for a fixed term of one year. The successful candidate must have a current SPLD Assessment Practicing Certificate or other appropriate qualification.
The role incorporates three important areas - provision of specialist assessments of pupils’ specific learning difficulties, coordination of access arrangement administration and applications for concessions via the Joint Council for Qualification (JCQ). We are looking for someone with a passion for helping pupils with special educational needs and disabilities achieve their true potential as well as an understanding of specific learning difficulties and neurodivergence. Excellent organisational skills along with a high degree of flexibility is essential for the role.
Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website:
Closing date: 19th March at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.
The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Safer Recruitment
The Perse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.
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Salary
£31.42k per annum
