Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Little Thurrock Primary School

Rectory Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5SW

Wishes to appoint a 

Learning Support Assistant

Salary: Band A Point 1 - 6

(£16,286.54 - £17,502.20 per annum)

Fixed term contract until 31st August 2025

32 hours 5 minutes per week

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 3:25pm (30 minute unpaid lunch break)

37 weeks of the year - term time only

Start Date: May 2024

Are you looking for that new and rewarding role in education?

A new opportunity has arisen, for a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our successful team supporting students in the classroom. Little Thurrock Primary School are looking for an aspirational Learning Support Assistant to work as part of a team at Little Thurrock Primary School.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

· The ability to communicate with other members of staff effectively

· Assist with the planning of learning activities by identifying and preparing resources required to support lesson plans, learning outcomes

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

· Good organisational skills

· Good behaviour management skills

· Applicants must hold GCSE Grade 4 or above in both English and Maths

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

· A willingness to support personal care

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

· A commitment to delivering education of the highest standard

Little Thurrock Primary School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trustis a Multi-Academy Trust, withtwelve member schoolswithin Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools' Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.

As part of the Osborne Cooperative Academy Trust, the school is proud of its inclusive ethos and the broad and enriched curriculum that it provides for all pupils. The supportive staff have high aspirations for the pupils and strive to make a difference in the lives of the children and their families. Our schools' ethos is based on the Co-operative values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and sharing a sense of collective responsibility for supporting each other.

In return for your hard work, you will receive:

2-week October half term
Relocation package of up to£8,000for new employeesrentingorbuyinga property
Support from highly experienced SLT members, and the wider trust network and collaboration with our other schools
Support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance
Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools
Recognition of continuous service 
Excellent CPD opportunities through the school and the trust
Fully Subsided Employee Assistance Programme  
Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff
National Conditions of Service
Automatic enrolment into the National Teachers Pension Scheme(or local Government Pension Scheme for support workers)

If you feel you could make a positive contribution to the school, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding,please apply nowor you can request a visit of the school. For more information speak toAyshen Uluhan, email - hr@osborne.coopor call 01375 648901.

Little Thurrock is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.As a Trust, we recognise the value of, and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information. If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via our websiteOsborne Co-operative Academy Trust

Closing date:Thursday 28th March 2024 - Midday

Interview date: Monday 15th April 2024

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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.