Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant

Pay Range:Scale 3 (£18,426-£18,795) (plus Inner Fringe) pro rata

Actual Pay £12,165-£12,408 (plus Inner Fringe)

Hours/weeks:28. 75 hours per week/39 weeks

8:45am-3:00pm/30-minute lunch break

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, nurturing and flexible Learning Support Assistant to join our committed team. Responsibilities will include:

Provide support and guidance to pupils in ensuring their learning, social, emotional mental health needs are supported in order to meet their full potential
To work under the direction of our Inclusion Leader, implementing individual and small group interventions

The successful candidate must have current experience in Key Stage 1 including supporting pupils in developing their phonic knowledge. They must also have experience implementing interventions such as Precision Monitoring and Catch Up numeracy, EPS Maths and experience of developing early writing skills. In addition, we expect that the successful candidate will have a recognised NVQ in Teaching and Learning in Schools or proven equivalent experience, as well as the relevant safeguarding training. Please note that only applicants with the relevant experience will be considered for the post.

This will be a permanent contract for 28.75 hours. Working hours will be between the hours of 8.45am and 3.00pm Monday to Friday (with 30-minute lunch break). Working pattern will be discussed and finalised during the interview process.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please email pa@eppingprimary.essex.sch.uk or call Mrs Kelly (PA to the Headteacher) on 01992 572408 to make an appointment.

Epping Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our School Community. It is expected that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. This position is subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, medical and enhanced DBS clearance prior to appointment.

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.