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Required September 2022
We are looking to recruit a Higher-Level Learning Support Assistant to be based at Iceni Academy in Colchester.
This position is for 25 hours per week (between 8.45am - 3.00pm, Monday - Friday).
Scale 6 point 12 (point range 12 - 17), 43.3 weeks per year (term time only), Actual Salary £12,665 - £13,983.
We are looking to appoint a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual, who enjoys using their own initiative as well as working as part of a team.
This position requires PPA class cover, with support from a highly experienced team.
We require the candidates to: -
- Have excellent Literacy and Numeracy skills, it is essential that you hold GSCE grades A-C in English and Maths or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3 in Learning Support or equialent
- Have experience in a school environment
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Have good organisational skills
- Have the ability to work on their own initiative
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Cover PPA sessions in class
- To be flexible
We can offer:
- An established Multi-Academy Trust of Primary Schools who work closely together
- Engaged and enthusiastic pupils
- Ongoing support
Visits are warmly welcomed, if you would like to arrange a visit please contact Michelle Smith, HR Manager by email at hr@connectedlearningmat.co.uk.
Connected Learning Multi-Academy Trust are committed to:
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, of children and young people;
- Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
- Promoting the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs;
and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share this commitment. It is recognised that this can only be achieved through sound procedures, good inter-agency co-operation and the recruitment and retention of competent, motivated employees who are suited to, and fulfilled in the roles they undertake.
The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.