Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

LSA Scales 3 and 4 points 3-5

22.5 Hours per week for 39 weeks during term time

Required September 2020

Holy Family School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and hard-working Learning Support Assistant to join our team.

The successful candidate will:

Have a calm, patient and positive approach to working with children including those with learning or behavioural difficulties.
Be able to work as part of a team, under the direction of the class teacher, as well as being able to show initiative.
Have a commitment to helping children of all abilities reach their full potential.
Hold at least a grade C in Maths and English at GCSE level (or equivalent).
Have previous experience as a teaching assistant in the primary setting or other phase
Have school based ICT experience or be willing to develop their skills.
Have or be working towards qualifications such as HLTA,BTEC,NVQ3,NNEB or certificate in Learning Support.
Be committed to making an impact on our children's education.
Have an understanding or awareness of SEN issues.
Have the ability to liaise closely with class teachers to deliver the National Curriculum and specific intervention programmes.
We can offer you:

A friendly, supportive and welcoming school.
Hard-working and experienced teachers and support staff.
The opportunity to develop your skills through regular CPD.
This is an exciting opportunity to actively contribute to Holy Family. We would like our applicant to be someone who appreciates, values and actively supports the Catholic ethos of our school; be committed to providing the best educational opportunities for all children; demonstrate excellent teaching and learning with high expectations of pupil attainment; demonstrate a willingness to participate in all aspects of school life.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. To arrange an appointment, and request an application pack, please contact Maxine Henderson (School Business Manager) on 01268 792231 or finance@holyfamily.essex.sch.uk. Applicants must use CES Catholic Education Service Forms.

Closing Date: Monday 13th July 2020

Interview to be held on Monday 20th July 2020
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, Staff Disqualification Disclosure, Medical Clearances and References.

This is a public facing role and the successful candidate must speak fluent English

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.