Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Scale 3 on the new local government scale(equivalent to Band 2)

Monday - Friday, 8.45am - 3.15pm, term time only

To commence as soon as possible

Maylandsea Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and capable learning support assistant to work in a reception class. You will be joining a team of hard working, friendly and adaptable LSAs working under the direction of class teachers supporting in lessons and running interventions.

Applicants should also be confident and sufficiently experienced in our early years reception class to cover classes occasionally when the class teacher is absent, due to PPA time, course attendance or sickness. Together with the above attributes, a good standard of English and mathematics is required.

Suitable candidates will need to be able to work as part of a team and able to liaise with other members of staff. The successful applicant will be organised with good communication skills, able to demonstrate initiative and flexibility, and understand the professional nature of the role. Experience of reception curriculum and ethos is required.

Qualifications: good numeracy and literacy skills - (GCSE or equivalent in English and maths are highly desirable).

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please call the school office: 01621 742 251 to arrange.

Closing date:Friday 13th September2019 noon

Interview date:Thursday 19th September2019

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.