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We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our school.
The role will be to predominantly provide support on an individual child basis in Year 6 but could also involve small group work.
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 12:30pm (20 hours)
Annual salary - £18,562 (pro rata- see below) plus £626 Outer Fridge Allowance (OFA)
In real terms: £8,812.33 including OFA
Contract: Fixed term until July 2022 (7 months).
If you are interested, please call the school to speak to our Headteacher, Steve Bowsher, or SENDCO, Dawn Jaycock, for an informal chat.
Application Deadline: Wednesday8th December 2021 (midday)
Shortlisting date - Thursday 9th December(you will be contacted on this day only if you are successful)
Interviews to be held - week commencing 13th December 2021
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.