Footsteps Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust wishes to appoint a

Footsteps Learning Support Assistant

Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover

based at; Thameside Primary School, Manor Road, Grays, Essex RM17 6EF

Required: January 2021 until December 2021

Band A Point 1- 6 (depending on experience)

Actual salary £12,729.50 - £14,052.50

30 hours 50 minutes per week

8.30am - 3.30pm - Term Time Only (30 mins lunch break & 20 Coffee break)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible Learning Support Assistant with the appropriate skills and qualities to take on a crucial role within "Footsteps" at our school. Footsteps is afocused intervention for children in KS1 with particular social, emotional and behavioural difficulties which are creating a barrier to learning within a mainstream class.Nurture groups assess learning, social, and emotional needs and give help that is needed to remove the barriers to learning. The relationship between the nurture staff is always nurturing and supportive, providing a role model for children.As the children learn academically and socially they develop confidence, become responsive to others, learn self-respect and take pride in behaving well and in achieving.

The successful candidate should be familiar with various learning and complex needs and have previous experience of working with vulnerable children. They will possess the ability to work one-to-one as well as with small groups of pupils. You will work in partnership with class teachers, to support learning in line with the National Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, codes of practice, school policies and procedures.

We want you if you:

· Are passionate about for the impact teaching and learning can have on improving life?

· Are committed to delivering education of the highest standard?

· Are a person with the drive to inspire and motivate pupils?

· Are able to use own initiative and have a flexible can do attitude?

· Have previous experience or a passion for working with children with additional needs

· Have a CACHE or NVQ qualification (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards

· Have an understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements within a school setting

What we can offer you:

· Enthusiastic children who are keen to learn;

· Supportive colleagues and a warm school community;

· Training opportunities through our membership of The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust as well as recognising Continuous Service

· A full Continuous Professional Development programme - bespoke to your particular role and career path;

For additional information about The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust, please visit our website www.osborne.coop.

Please contact Miss Abbie Stonehouse, Trust HR/Recruitment Assistant on a.stonehouse@osborne.coop or 01375 648901 for an application form.

Closing date: Midday Monday 21st September 2020 Interviews: ASAP

Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references

Information about the School

Thameside Primary is a rapidly expanding School which serves a diverse community. A commitment to equal oportunities and inclusion is essential.

Thameside is part of Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust who have four primary schools.Our schools' ethos is based on the Co-operative values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and sharing a sense of collective responsibility for supporting each other. The Trust schools are based in Thurrock, a semi-rural location with excellent transport links to London.