Learning Support Assistant

Job overview

Mander Portman Woodward (MPW) is an independent education provider and one of the best known and most well-respected independent colleges in the UK. Owned by Kaplan International, MPW has built an enviable reputation for top academic results, excellent pastoral care and inspired teaching tailored to the needs of each student.

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant (SENCo) to join our friendly, thriving and successful team at MPW London at our Queens Gate Campus in South Kensington, starting in the Autumn Term - September 2024

This is a role filled with a great opportunity for progression for a practitioner who thrives in sharing best practice amongst colleagues and direct reports.

To register your interest, please apply with your CV now.

About The Role

You will:

• Assist the Head of Academic Support in daily duties.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.
• Carry out the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school.
• Assist with day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual students with SEN or a disability.
• Contribute to school self-evaluation, particularly with respect to provision for pupils with SEN or a disability.
• Make sure the SEN policy is put into practice and its objectives are reflected in the College Development Plan.
• Maintain an accurate SEND register and provision map.
• Implement and lead intervention groups for pupils with SEN, and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Assist with SEND INSET for staff.
• Assist with arrangements working closely with the the college's Examinations Officer
• Help deliver pastoral care to a small group of students.

You will have:

• An affinity with working with young people
• Experience of working in a with children is ideal but not essential.
• A genuine interest in supporting students with SEND challenges
• Excellent organisation and planning skills.
• The ability to motivate students to achieve their potential.
• Impeccable interpersonal and communication skills to develop positive relationships with colleges, pupils, parents, and external agencies.
• An undergraduate degree is required.
• Good computer literacy (inc. Excel, Word etc.)

The Perks

MPW offer:

• Training will be provided alongside your role
• A competitive salary
• Small classes, which allow our teachers to focus on quality teaching
• Ongoing support from our Directors of Studies who uniquely support all students throughout the year and liaise with parents and guardians on behalf of teachers
• A supportive and informal work culture, and bespoke opportunities for training
• Guaranteed Income Protection with payment of 75% of your salary minus state benefits
• Life Assurance with payment of 4 times your salary
• Enrolment in an Aviva pension plan

Commitment to Safeguarding

Mander Portman Woodward is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people. Applicants for the role must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details of what this includes are found in Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy.