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Learning Support Assistants - 30/37 hours a week
Start Date 20th April 2020 - Permanent
Scale 3 Point 5 / Scale 4 Point 6
Actual Salarybased on 37 hours a week - £16,040 - £16,350
We are seeking exprienced and/or qualified Learning Support Assistants to join our wonderful team. As well as working within a KS2 class, the successful candidate will also be required to provide support on the School's 3G pitch during lunchtimes and also assist with after-school sports clubs. The school has state of the art sports facilities which include a 3G pitch, 25 metre indoor swimming pool and a large sports hall. There will be opportunities for the successful candidate to train as a sports coach and/or swimming assistant.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
- Good standard of Maths and English, both written and spoken (GCSE grade 4(C) or above)
- At least a level 2 qualification in supporting teaching and learning in schools (or equivalent)
- Extend children's learning and develop their critical thinking through skilled questioning
- Confident in making judgments about children's abilities and provide insightful and useful observations
- Maintain appropriate and accurate records of assessment
- Should have creative ideas which can be contributed to the planning of activities
- Have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills plus be able to multitask
- Demonstrate high expectations of achievement for all pupils
- Ability to work as part of a team but to act independently if required
- Willingness to learn new skills and take on new tasks
- Must have a warm and positive approach towards all children, staff, parents and carers
- Good sense of humour
In return, we can offer the successful candidate:
- the opportunity to work with our lovely children;
- a responsive and involved senior leadership team and
- supportive colleagues who want the best possible opportunities for children.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to the appropriate checks and clearance, including a DBS check, references and a pre-employment health check.