Job Description

Would you like the opportunity to work in a mainstream setting where 'there is a shared vision that promotes high expectations, enables good teaching and ensure pupils achieve well...'Ofsted April 2016? Then this may be the post for you.

We are looking for two enthusiastic, self-motivated and caring Learning Support Assistants to join our dedicated and supportive SEN team to work within Key Stage 1 or 2, supporting children so that they are able to reach their full potential and thrive in our setting.

The candidate must:

• Have successful experience of working with children.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Have energy, enthusiasm and an ability to reflect and adapt.

We can offer:

• Wonderful children to learn with.
• A supportive team.
• A working environment that is underpinned by the Right to Safety, Respect and Learn and that Ofsted recognised as a place where,'The children's welfare and safety are given the highest priority and as a result they are happy, safe and confident.'
• Excellent trtaining opportunities.

One post is for a class based Learning Support Assistant with additional SEN responsibilities.

The other post is for an SEN Learning Support Assistant

Both posts are for 27.5 hours, over five days a week, term time only and fixed term contracts.

Visits to the school are warmly wlecomed and actively encouraged.

Ongar PrimarySchool is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of its pupils and staff and all appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks.

Information about the School

Ongar Primary School is based in Ongar and set in large and beautiful grounds. The school provides children with a safe, happy and stimulating learning environment. All that we do at Ongar Primary is underpinned by our Three Rights: The Right to Respect, The Right to Safety and The Right to Learn.

Ongar Primary School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.