Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Warren Primary School

Gilbert Road, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6NB

Wishes to appoint a

Learning Support Assistant

Salary: Band A Point 1 - 6, £13,528.04 - £14,932.22 per annum actual salary

31 hours 15 minutes per week

08:45am - 3:30pm, 30 minute unpaid lunch break - 38 weeks of the year

term time plus inset days

Start Date: ASAP

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to take on a crucial role within our school. The successful candidate should be keen to make a difference to the life chances of Warren Primary School children.You will work in partnership with class teachers, to support learning in line with the National Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, codes of practice, school policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

· The ability to communicate with other members of staff effectively

· The ability to build a strong professional relationship with the children and their families

· A willingness to take part in class planning and adapt it to the needs of the child where applicable

· Good organisational skills

· Good behaviour management skills

· The ability to communicate with parents and to attend professional meetings where required

· Good record keeping skills (Progress and medical where required)

· Personal Care

· A passion for the impact teaching and learning can have on improving life

· A commitment to delivering education of the highest standard

· Achievement of GCSE's (or equivalent) at grade A-C

We will offer you:

· 2 week October half term

· Recognition of continuous service

· Working in a school with friendly and enthusiastic pupils

· A supportive and dedicated team

· Automatic enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme

· Continuous Professional Development

· Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

The successful candidate will preferably have relevant NVQ qualifications or equivalent. They must have a good standard of English and Mathematics and basic computer skills.Having some knowledge of and ability to use British Sign Language would be an advantage.

To be considered for this post please request an application form or send your completed application form to:

Contact details: hr@osborne.coop, 01375 648901

Closing date: Tuesday 28th June 2022, Midday

Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the School

Warren Primary school is a highly inclusive two-form entry school situated in the heart of the diverse community of Chafford Hundred. Our philosophy is built on mutual respect and a recognition that every child is a unique individual. As a school we are proud to operate the primary hearing-impaired resource base for Thurrock, a 30-hour Nursery and Warren Weavers - a highly popular before and after school provision.