Learning Support Assistant KS1

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant KS1
Pay range: NJC Scale 3,
Range point 4 to 5,
FTE (NJC April 2022) £21,189 TO £21,575,
Estimated at £15,067 to £15,342
Weeks / Year: 44.3
Hours / Week: 31.25 (8:30 am - 3:30 pm) with a 15 minute morning break and 30 minutes lunch break that are unpaid break
Contract type: Fixed Term, with a possibility of permanent
Start: As soon as possible, as soon as all safer recruitment checks are completed
Applications close: 5th January 2023; Interviews are on a rolling basis so early application is advised.
Interviews:T.B.A.. The school reserves the right to close the vacancy early.

Are you an enthusiastic, fantastic primary Learning Support Assistant looking for your next challenge?

Heybridge Primary School and Nursery, part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South and East of England, with 4 primary schools in Essex and overall 45 Primary, Secondary and Special Academies in the TKAT Family. Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to inspire learners and change lives through great teaching, leadership and learning for all.
This is a great opportunity for an individual who is able to provide learning activities for classes under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher and who is able to assist in planning, preparing and delivering lessons and assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with or caring for children of relevant age in a primary school setting KS1, KS2. Having proven practical skills to support children with SEN in a mainstream setting would be an advantage.

This role will require some flexibility and liaison with teaching and midday supervising staff to ensure the child's needs are met throughout the school day. Personal care for children will be required. We believe that all children thrive in an environment in which they are happy, challenged and secure: secure in the knowledge they are safe and cared for; challenged to achieve their best; and happy in the knowledge they are each appreciated for their individuality and their achievements. We are looking to recruit a qualified, highly motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly team.

We are looking for

• An exemplary classroom practitioner,
• Inspired with passion and ambition,
• An energetic, creative and committed professional,
• An optimist with a can-do approach,
• A role model who sets high expectations and establishes productive working relationships with pupils and staff,
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom,
• Deliver learning activities to pupils as directed by the class teacher / SENDCo,
• Someone who takes the initiative to adjust activities according to pupil responses/needs,
• Support pupils constantly whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
• Committed to achieving high standards.

We will offer you

• A comprehensive induction programme,
• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team,
• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance,
• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change,
• Trust resources and materials to help plan and deliver great lessons,
• School-to-school support from fellow TKAT schools,
• Through our strong Teaching School Alliance, high quality on-going professional development,
• Regular opportunities to meet and engage with fellow professionals from TKAT and beyond,
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Free 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program to help maintain a healthy work/life balance,
• On-site parking,
• TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts

We strongly encourage a visit to our school is made prior to application. Visits can be arranged by contacting our friendly office staff at 01206 864375

If you would like to have an informal discussion before applying please contact Kenneth Sheard, Regional Primary Business Manager, via kenneth.sheard@tkat.org before the closing date. Internal applicants should discuss with their line manager prior to submitting an expression of interest for this role.

Equal Opportunities
Heybridge Primary School and Nursery is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

Safeguarding
Heybridge Primary School and Nursery is committed to the protection and safety of its students and the successful candidate will be subject to DBS, Bared List and two reference checks as part of the Schools Safeguarding Procedures. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post in accordance with the Immigration Act 2016.

Notes

• Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies.
• We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. If you have not had any communication within 10 days of the closing date please take this as confirmation that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
• Access to interview: - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the interview environment. If we can accommodate practical workplace adjustments to assist we will.

Information about the School

Heybridge Primary School currently has 396 pupils ranging from 4 – 11 years.

We have a bright modern building, which is well equipped and is set within unusually generous grounds with playing fields and gardens. We are acknowledged as a friendly school within our local community and benefit from easy access to local amenities.

In December 2012 we converted to Academy status and became part of the highly prestigious Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT). The School shares good links with other primary and secondary schools in the Maldon area, so can provide wider learning experiences and networking opportunities with our neighbours and also schools within the TKAT family.