LVS Hassocks is owned and managed by the Licensed Trade Charity, a caring and historic organisation over 200 years old, which holds providing outstanding education as one of its key objectives.
Working for the Licensed Trade Charity offers some valuable benefits as well as the chance to work for a well-established, professional company.
- 26 days holiday and English Bank holidays for full time (52 week per annum) employees
- Free lunches and refreshments
- Free car parking facilities
- Access to a 24/7 employee assistance programme
- A choice of 3 pension schemes
- Uniform where applicable
Our current vacancies are listed below:
Teacher – to start September 2021
LVS Hassocks is a Specialist School that offers a supported learning environment for young people aged
11-19 with high functioning autism.
Our priority is to educate the whole person and provide them with life skills to enable them to successfully enter the world of further study and employment.
The successful candidates will be qualified to degree level and have a teaching qualification enabling them to teach up to GCSE level and above. Experience of teaching and supporting students with special educational needs, particularly those who have a diagnosis of autism and associated disorders, is also necessary.
Class sizes are typically no larger than eight students and each class has a dedicated Learning Support Assistant. The role demands the application of specialised teaching approaches, systematic planning and record keeping and the management and deployment of support staff as well as good ICT skills.
The Teacher will be a Tutor for a form group and support them with pastoral, parent contact and report writing duties including attending EHCP reviews.
Closing date: Thursday 22nd April 2021, Interviews will be held soon after the closing date.
Please download and complete the Application Form, together with your CV and a letter of no more two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, what you can offer to the development of the school and what you see as the key challenges in supporting those with SEN.
The completed application can be emailed to Tracy Spencer at tracy.spencer@ltcharity.org.uk
Teacher Job Description & Person specification
Learning Support Assistant
LVS Hassocks is a Specialist School that offers a supported learning environment for young people aged 11-19 with high functioning autism.
Our priority is to educate the whole person and provide them with life skills to enable them to successfully enter the world of further study and employment.
The postholder will work directly with children and young people with a diagnosis on the autism spectrum (ASD). LSA’s have a varied role within the classroom and school including assisting the teacher, working with individuals or groups of children, organising and running some activities, supporting with off-site activities and producing displays and resources.
Candidates must display some knowledge of special educational needs and Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support in Teaching & Learning in schools or equivalent is desirable.
If you have the skills to help us make a difference and are interested in joining us now or in the future, we would like to hear from you.
Closing date: Friday 30th April 2021, Interviews will be held soon after the closing date.
Please download and complete the Application Form, together with your CV and a letter of no more two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, what you can offer to the development of the school and what you see as the key challenges in supporting those with SEN.
The completed application can be emailed to Tracy Spencer at tracy.spencer@ltcharity.org.uk
Learning Support Assistant Application Form
Learning Support Assistant Job Description & Person specification
Speech & Language Therapist
We have a vacancy for a Band 5/6 HCPC registered Speech & Language Therapist to provide high quality assessment and therapy for children and young people with a diagnosis of ASD and associated difficulties such as speech, language and communication needs, ADHD and anxiety.
You will work as part of our Therapy team, alongside, Occupational Therapists as well as our school nurse and the role will involve working closely with our dedicated education team.
This is a full time role, 40 weeks per year and the successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
So join us and you’ll find a friendly, supportive team and great benefits.
To apply, please download the application form and complete and return, together with your CV to Tracy.spencer@ltcharity.org.uk