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Scale 4, point 6 (£19,698 pa = £13,816 pro rata for 31¼ hours/week)
Hours: 08.30 - 12.30 and 13.00 to 15.15 (a part-time job-share would be considered)
Term time only
Required asap
Do you want to work as part of a welcoming and friendly team? Have you got previous experience when working with children with SEND?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Learning Assistant. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and passionate individual, who is caring and enthusiastic about working with children with SEND. We would like candidates to have previous experience working with children with SEND, if possible. You should be able to stay calm under pressure and have the ability to use your own initiative when dealing with challenging situations. Your role will involve working 1-1 with children, supporting with intimate and personal care as well as working with children in small groups. You will work closely with our Inclusion Leader to ensure high quality provision is offered for all children.
We can offer:
- A popular and aspiring school offering a rich and varied curriculum; In February 2017, Ofsted said, "There is a real 'buzz' of purposeful learning at Thaxted Primary. In every class visited, pupils were not only engaged in their learning, but also enjoying it";
- A friendly and supportive staff;
- Well behaved and responsive children;
- An extremely stimulating environment;
- Many development opportunities
Information about the School
Thaxted Primary School is a warm and welcoming school situated in the historic and thriving market town of Thaxted on the Essex/Suffolk borders. It is a place where children can develop a love of learning and flourish in a safe, healthy, happy and stimulating environment.