Learning Support Assistant

Holly Trees Primary School, Brentwood

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Job Ref No. ECC2013-40S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Essex Schools LGPS 4
Position Start Date: 01/09/2020 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 17/07/2020 Midday Date of Interviews: To be confirmed  

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Holly Trees Primary School is a two form entry primary school situated in Brentwood. We are a welcoming, well resourced school, with a friendly and committed team of staff and well behaved pupils who want to learn. (For more details about our school please visit our websitewww.hollytreesprimaryschool.co.uk).

We are looking for an experienced person to join our friendly learning support team. The position would involve supporting children within the classroom and assisting the class teacher with general duties.

We are looking to appoint someone who possesses the following skills:

  • Has an NVQ 2 / 3 qualification in Primary Education and have at least Maths and Literacy GCSE at grade C or above.
  • Is an excellent team player.
  • Has a calm, patient personality, who is highly organised and flexible.
  • Someone who has the ability to engage and motivate pupils and can differentiate learning for SEND pupils where necessary.
  • Has excellent communication skills;
  • Is creative, enthusiastic, energetic and a real team player;
  • Shows a clear commitment to the safeguarding of all children.

We can offer you:

  • Enthusiastic, well-motivated pupils who are eager to learn;
  • Supportive and friendly staff;
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development;

Vacancy is for 8.40 am - 1.10pm Monday to Friday, term time only. There may be the possibility of full time for the right candidate.

Initially this post is for a period of ONE YEAR on a FIXED TERM contract

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.

Holly Trees Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Service. This is a public facing role and therefore the successful candidate must speak fluent English.

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

Sarah Meacher
Vaughan Williams Way
Warley, Brentwood
Essex, CM14 5RY
Telephone: 01277 212296
Email: admin@hollytrees.essex.sch.uk