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The Willows Primary School and Nursery has an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join the team as soon as possible.
The hours are 8:45am to 12:30pm Monday to Friday, 18.75 hours per week during term time (39 weeks per year including 5 x inset days).
Salary: Scale 3 or Scale 4 (Range 5 to 8) depending on qualifications and experience. Actual Salary £10,508 to £10,853 per annum (April 2024 pay rise pending) includes paid annual leave which must be taken during school closure periods.
Applications close: Midday on 21st June 2024. Interview date: Friday 28th June 2024.
School
The Willows Primary School and Nursery is located in Church Road, Basildon and has an excellent reputation in the local community. We are one of ten 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.
We are looking for a person who:
· 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 well-resourced learning environment with enthusiastic and supportive staff
· a forward looking school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff
· a commitment to continued professional development
· access to our Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
Berlesduna is a Trust that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development and planned career progression.
Application
We welcome visits to the school prior to application. Visits can be arranged by contacting Russell Short at admin@willows.essex.sch.uk or 01268 470880.
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.
Information about the School
The Willows Primary School and Nursery is one of the 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. The Trust is growing rapidly and is a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work.