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Contract Term: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Position: Learning Support Assistant
Hours : Contracted hours 27.5 hours a week
Actual Salary - £14,672.43 - £14,917.80
Full Time Equivalent - £23,500 - £23,893
Start Date: We appreciate that the successful candidate may have to give notice and we can work around this.
A vacancy has arisen within our primary school for an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant working alongside a class teacher to join our friendly and hard-working team.
We are looking to appoint a person who can use their own initiative and has a firm understanding of inclusion. Experience of working with children is desirable, however for the right candidate we would be prepared to offer support and training. The role will involve working with children in whole class setting, in small groups and on a one-to-one basis with children with SEN.
You will:
- Be an excellent communicator dedicated to bringing out the best in our children
- Be good at problem solving, open minded and willing to try new strategies
- Demonstrate positive consistent behaviour management
- Be interested in learning and developing.
We provide:
- Supportive staff, parents and governing body
- Children who are friendly and eager to learn and develop
- A strong caring ethos where everyone is valued
The behaviour of the children at this school is 'Outstanding' - Ofsted January 2018
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and you will be able to contact the School Office by telephone 01245 222173. You can also find out more about our school now by visiting our website.
St John's C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as positive references.
St John's C of E Primary School is an equal opportunities employer.