Learning Support Assistant / Nursery Nurse

Larchwood Primary School, Brentwood

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Job Ref No. ECC2105-111 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: £18,562 - £19,312 (pro rated) plus £626 (OFA)
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 14/10/2020 Midday Date of Interviews: Tuesday 20th October 2020  

Job Description

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant / Nursery Nurse to join our school in our Reception classes.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

  • Good standard of maths and English, both written and spoken (O Level or GCSE grade C or above)
  • 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

Days: Monday to Friday (term time only)

Hours: 8:30am to 3:30pm

Annual salary - £18,562 to £19,312 (pro rata- see below) plus £626 Outer Fridge Allowance (OFA)

In real terms: £13,218.49 to 13,735.16(annually)

Contract: Permanent.

If you are interested, please call our Headteacher, Steve Bowsher, for an informal chat.

Application Deadline: Wednesday14th October 2020 (midday)

Shortlisting date - Thursday15th October 2020 (you will be contacted on this day only if you are successful)

Interviews to be held -Tuesday 20th October 2020

Position Starts: As soon as practically possible

Take a look at our website to get a feel for our school - www.LarchwoodPrimary.co.uk or Twitter page https://twitter.com/LarchwoodPS

Our Governing Board is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, medical check and an enhanced DBS check.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Steve Bowsher
Larchwood Gardens
Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood
Essex, CM15 9NG
Telephone: 01277 372450
Email: head@larchwood.essex.sch.uk