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Job Ref No. ECC3021-62S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3, Points 4 - 5
Position Start Date: 05/09/2022 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 29/06/2022 Midnight Date of Interviews: 06/07/2022  

Job Description

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly, village primary school from September. The successful candidate should understand the importance of creating a safe, nurturing environment for children and have a desire to help them all achieve their best.

The role is for 16 hours per week and is for a fixed term of 12 months starting on2nd September2022. Hours of work will be Wednesday to Friday - 8.30am - 12.00, 1pm - 3.pm. The role will include one paid morning break duty per week.

The role is paid at Scale 3, Point 4 (range 4-5), gross actual salary£6,918.02

The successful candidate should:

  • Be enthusiastic and have a positive attitude
  • Be committed to supporting extending the children's learning and helping to develop their critical thinking
  • Be confident in making judgments about children's abilities and provide insightful and useful observations
  • Be competent in maintaining appropriate and accurate records of assessment
  • Have creative ideas which can be contributed to the planning of activities
  • Have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Be willing to learn new skills and take on different tasks when required
  • Demonstrate high expectations of achievement for all pupils
  • Be an excellent team player but be confident in working independently if required
  • Have a good sense of humour!

The ideal candidate will have a good standard of Maths and English, both written and spoken (O Level or GCSE grade C or above) and experience of working in a primary school classroom would be preferable.

We can offer:

  • Children who are enthusiastic and willing to learn
  • The support of a dedicated team
  • Development & CPD opportunities
  • The opportunity to really make a difference.

Please contact the school office for further details or to make an appointment to visit the school.

Information about the School

At LIFE Education Trust, our purpose is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish’ and we work collaboratively to ensure that everything we do can positively impact the lives of our pupils and employees.

To accomplish our purpose, we use our 3 core beliefs: ‘Courageous Optimism’, ‘Boundless Creativity’ & ‘Heartfelt Compassion’. We believe in helping colleagues and pupils achieve their personal best and we strive to recruit first class talent for our Trust.

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.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Ghislaine Wilson
Fiddlers Folley
Fordham Heath, Colchester
Essex, CO3 9UE
Telephone: 01206 240880
Email: office@eightashgreen.essex.sch.uk

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