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Learning Support Assistant vacancy - Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
April 2021 (summer term) start
Sacred Heart Primary School and Nursery has been a consistently good school for many years where everyone belongs. Our children are well-behaved and enjoy coming to school. The school has a friendly, supportive and dedicated staff team who are committed to improving learning outcomes for pupils.
We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant (LSA). The post will primarily involve working and supporting pupils with SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health) needs, with some general LSA responsibilities for supporting the learning of other pupils and groups across a class setting.
We are looking to appoint a passionate, nurturing and patient individual who is keen to work as part of a committed team. We would particularly welcome applications from skilled practitioners who have experience of working with and supporting pupils with SEMH needs, ideally including experience of within an Infant school setting.
To support the demands of the school curriculum, we are looking for someone who also has excellent English and mathematics skills. We need someone who will be committed to our school and will be able to work with our team. We need someone who will thrive when working with children and be ready to do any reasonable task and be prepared to learn a range of new skills.
Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed (in line with COVID-secure arrangements).
The working hours for this position will be from 08.30 - 15.30 Monday to Friday, with a half-hour lunch break, term time only.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to support this commitment.
Please gohttps://www.shs-southend.co.uk/our-community/staffing-vacancies where all the necessary documentation is available. You can also contact the school office via email at office@sacredheart.southend.sch.uk or call on 01702 534546 for an application pack.
Closing date: midday on Thursday 11th March 2021
Interview date: week beginning Monday 15th March 2021