Job Description

Job Description

Merrylands Primary School and Nursery has an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join the team in September 2022.

The hours are 8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time plus 5 INSET days.

Salary Scale 3 or 4 (dependant on qualifications and experience). Actual Salary range £13,771 - £14,588, including paid annual leave which must be taken during school closure periods.

Applications close on 6th July 2022 (Midday) Interviews will be held on 12th July 2022.

School

Merrylands Primary School and Nursery is located in Cumberland Drive, Laindon, Basildon. We are one of eight schools which form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.

We are looking for:
· An enthusiastic, hardworking and dependable team member to support children of all abilities in the classroom
· has high expectations of the children and themselves with a passion for raising standards and attainment
· works well as part of a team and has a commitment to improving and developing their own practice
We can offer you:
· a forward looking school that is dedicated to the success or all children and staff
· a commitment to continued professional development
· Berlesduna is Trust that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development and planned career progression

Application

We strongly advise a visit to the school is made prior to application. Visits can be arranged by contacting Gaynor Collier at parentliaison@merrylands-pri.essex.sch.uk or by phone 01268 417893.

Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Should you require any further documentation please do not hesitate to contact us.

Information about the School

Merrylands Primary School and Nursery has an excellent reputation in the local community. We are one of seven schools that form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.