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Post: Early Years /KS1/KS2 Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Responsibilities: 1:1 SEN/D and small group classroom support with MDA responsibility
Responsible to: Headteacher and SENCo
School / Location: Newhall Primary Academy, Roundhouse Way, Newhall, Harlow, CM179SF
Start Date: September 2021
Salary: Essex Pay Scale Point 3 to 4 plus Outer Fringe Allowance (pro rata)
Working hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time only
Closing Date: 12.00 noon, Monday 14th June 2021
Shortlisting : Monday 14th June 2021 (successful candidates will be contacted)
Interviews: Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th June 2021
We are looking for a caring, friendly and conscientious person with good communication skills and lots of initiative.
Our children would like someone who has the following:
· Experience of working within Reception, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2
· Confident to support children across the primary curriculum
· Confident to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
· An understanding of different behavioural and learning needs of children
We can offer:
· A welcoming and pleasant working environment within our new school building
· Training and professional development in school and through the REAch2 Academy Trust
· Friendly and supportive staff and governors
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Visits to the school cannot take place at present but please do refer to our website for information about our school.
When applying please ensure you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.
How to apply:
Completed applications should be returned to the headteacher, Charmaine Ward:
By Post or drop-off at the school office: Newhall Primary Academy, Roundhouse Way, CM179SF
Or by Email: head@newhallacademy.org
Please contact the school office if you would like to collect a paper copy of the application form.
Information about the School
Newhall is a new, 2-form, state of the art academy and nursery on the Newhall development in Harlow. The school has been built to accommodate 420 primary children (Reception to Year 6) and 56 nursery children (6 months to 4 years).
Our school and nursery are situated on vast grounds, incorporating sports fields, games courts and play areas. The main building itself offers a fully equipped curriculum kitchen for pupil use, a beautiful library, outbreak areas for interventions, a music and drama room and very well-resourced nursery rooms and primary classrooms.
All our staff have an excellent work ethic and deliver high quality learning opportunities for our polite and eager-to-learn children. We have a caring, family ethos coupled with high expectations and along with the Reach2 Academy Trust, we are able to provide high quality CPD for all who work here.
We look forward to having you join our Newhall family!