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Learning Support Assistant (EYFS)
LG Band 2 to mid (Point3 within the range 3-5) Actual salary £13,482
Tanglewood Nursery School is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced LSA to join one of our existing class teams and work flexibly alongside children in class, including those with SEN. Support will focus on developing children's attention and listening, communication and social interaction through play.
The vacancy isfor a fixed term contractuntil 31/08/2020with thepotential to become permanent after this date if the DfE agrees to continue at the current funding levels for maintained nurseries.
Term-time plus INSET days, 8.45am - 4.00pm (less 45 minutes for lunch). To start as soon as possible after interview process completed.
So if you are...confident, calm and patient, able to build a positive relationship with children and their families, able to work as part of a team and develop supportive relationships and you have a 'can-do' attitude then Tanglewood Nursery School could be the perfect place for you.
We can offer you the opportunity to work with a fun, friendly and supportive team of experienced staff, working together for the best outcomes for all our families and children. You will be given excellent opportunities for professional development within the school.
Visits to the school are positively encouraged by prior arrangement.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon onMonday 6th January 2020
Interviews:Wednesday 15th January 2020
Information about the School
Tanglewood Nursery School is a well resourced maintained nursery school with an outstanding play area and forest garden for children aged 3-4. There are three classrooms and we have highly qualified teachers, nursery nurses and support staff. The school also has a speech and language centre.
Little Tanglewood has a purpose built building for children aged 2-3.
Tanglewood has a long tradition of child centred education where learning through play forms the basis for our children to become active and independent learners. We aim always to provide a happy, calm and secure environment where children can explore, investigate, reflect and try things out with confidence.