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PART-TIME LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT - 5 MORNINGS A WEEK (including lunchtime supervision): YEAR 6: TERM TIME PLUS INSET DAYS: £9.18 per hour
Required September 2020
We are looking for an experienced, dedicated and caring LSA to support a Year 6 class to assist in differentiated teaching and learning.
Key responsibilities will include:
· Helping children who need extra support to complete tasks.
· Running various interventions with small groups of pupils who need extra support to fill attainment gaps.
· Promoting, supporting and facilitating inclusion by encouraging the participation of all pupils in learning and extra-curricular activities.
· Using effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with our school's positive behaviour policy and procedures.
· Communicating effectively and sensitively with pupils to adapt planning to their needs and support their learning.
The successful candidate will have high level communication skills; be able to build strong relationships with colleagues and children and experience of working independently to support children's learning. Experience of working with pupils who have additional needs is desirable but not essential and candidate must have achieved a minimum grade C qualification in GCSE Mathematics and English.
If you are interested in joining our friendly and committed team then please contact the school on 01371 872340 to either speak to someone about the role and/or request an application pack. Closing Date for applications isMonday 6th July2020.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Information about the School
Based in Great Dunmow, Essex, Dunmow St Mary's Primary School is a 2FE Foundation primary school with extensive grounds, including our own woodland area and outdoor classroom. As a Church of England voluntary controlled school we have a strong commitment to Christian principles and values that recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual. Every child from any background is welcome in our school and our school life is strengthened by our visits to the local church and by the contribution it makes to our school.
Judged "Good" in our recent Section 5 graded Ofsted inspection, our learning is based around our unique curriculum model designed in a series of cross curricular themes. By making connections between subjects we deepen and enhance our children's learning meaning our children are active, enthusiastic and happy learners. We are committed to our curriculum model and want to see it develop further.
We believe that good learning requires good teachers. Our teaching and support staff are a committed and talented team of people. Together in the classrooms and across the school they make Dunmow St Mary's the wonderful school it is.
Inclusiveness and caring are at the heart of our school. We have invested in supporting our children in the classroom and beyond with a dedicated family liaison officer and SENCO team who help everyone to engage and learn.