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LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Band 2, 27 hours per week, 43.10 weeks per year, Fixed Term Contract
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant who would like to work in a welcoming, happy school with motivated and engaged children. The post will initially be based in Key Stage 2 and experience of working with children with additional needs would be desirable. The successful candidate will have high expectations, show commitment to improvement and progress, be able to motivate and inspire pupils and be a team player. All applicants must hold a minimum of GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
Closing date: Friday 16th November
Interviews: Thursday 22nd November
We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following Safer Recruitment procedure, the appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical checks and enhanced DBS checks.
Information about the School
At Richard de Clare Community Academy we aim to ensure that all children have a happy and successful experience at our school. All that we do is underpinned by our core school rules of being kind, being safe and being respectful. We believe that all children have the right to be respected and have the responsibility to learn how to respect others.
Richard de Clare Community Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.