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We are seeking a dedicated and experienced LSA to join our happy, vibrant learning community at Greenways Primary School. The role will involve providing educational support for a child with a visual impairment so that they are able to thrive within our setting.
Working: 31 hours, 15 minutes per week
Monday to Friday 8.45 am to 3.30pm including 30 minutes lunch
Term time plus Inset days
Actual Salary £14,357
The successful applicant will be:
Experienced in supporting pupils with complex special educational needs which can include behaviour that challenges.
Passionate about helping children to overcome barriers to their learning.
Committed to ongoing professional development, particularly those related to supporting children with a visual impairment.
Committed to working in partnership with class teachers to support learning in line with the national curriculum, codes of practice and school policies and procedures.
An outstanding practitioner committed to raising standards and to developing every aspect of our children including their communication and language skills.
Able to think creatively to make learning exciting and relevant.
Highly organised and able to manage their time effectively.
Reflective practitioners who are keen to develop and progress.
Positive, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a wider team.
Educated to at least GCSE level C or equivalent in Maths and English (an NVQ or equivalent in Learning Support or Early Years is also desirable).
We can offer:
Opportunities for a range of experiences and developmental opportunities across our large school of over 950 pupils
Fantastic resources and environment including a woodland area, 2 fields, a swimming pool and a cookery room
A focus on staff well-being as part of the Learning in Harmony Trust putting staff first and providing many incentives and opportunities including the Perkbox scheme.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 26th May 2021
Visits to the School are welcome. Please contact the school to arrange this.
Please do not apply through this website. Your application will not be considered if you apply through this website. Please follow this link to apply;
www.eteach.com/job/learning-support-assistant-1144066
Information about the School
Our large primary school is a happy, vibrant learning community situated in Southend-on-Sea.
The school is situated only 300m from the beach. We are blessed to have a large site with some fantastic facilities including our own swimming pool, Forest Schools area, environmental area and pond as well as two large playing fields.
Our community is a place of learning and friendship. We provide a happy and nurturing environment, so that as well as maturing into well-rounded, healthy young people, our children develop a passion for learning.
We are proud to be part of the Learning in Harmony Trust a values driven family of schools based in Southend and Newham.