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Learning Support Assistants
We are looking for Learning Support Assistants to work within St John's School across a range of key stages. Full and Part-time positions are available.
Start date: September 2024
St John's is a co-educational Independent School for pupils aged between 2 and 16 years. We are proud of our educational provision and offer you the opportunity to join our successful school as a learning support assistant working with students of different ages.
The position is for term time only and would suit someone who is looking to work with children in a school-based setting.
You must:
- Have experience of working with children, ideally in a school environment.
- Have a genuine passion to work with children.
- Be a positive role model.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- The ideal candidate should have Maths and English GCSE grade C/Level 4 or above.
We offer:
- The chance to be part of a supportive and friendly team.
- Fantastic working environment where staff are valued.
- Opportunities to access CPD to develop your role further.
- Term time only position. Our school terms are shorter than those of maintained schools.
- A school lunch is provided.
If you wish to apply for the role, please complete our application form which can be found on the St John's School Website: www.stjohnsschool.net. Please state your preference of full time or part time.
Application close: Friday 14th June 2024 at noon.
Important Safeguarding Information
St John's School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.In order to ensure this, our recruitment and selection policy follows both local and national guidance.
All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, satisfactory online searches and an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted. Please complete an electronic application form. We must have the full contact details of two referees, including their name, address, telephone number and email address. Please note that we will write to the Headteacher for all education references. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.
Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact Jo Price on 01277 623070 or email office@stjohnsschool.net if you wish to arrange a visit, or if you have any questions.