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1:1 Learning Support Assistant
Scale 2 - 3 point 4 to 6 (depending on experience)
15.5 hours per week 38 weeks per year
We require a one to one learning assistant who is reliable, competent and caring to provide one to one support for a child/ren with complex additional needs in Key Stage One/ Key stage Two.
The position is for a part time candidate, with recent successful experience of working with non-verbal children with Autism, Behaviour, Medical and Personal needs.
The successful candidate will need to;
· support a pupil or pupils on an individual basis in the school setting,
· be adaptable, well organised and an effective team player
· where necessary work with groups of children
· have good English and Maths skills to GCSE or equivalent level, and possible relevant LA and/or EYFS training qualifications.
· have good communication skills, patience and motivation to encourage pupils to achieve their best
· Undertake additional training to support medical and personal needs.
Great Berry is a popular, oversubscribed school. Our children are well behaved and enthusiastic learners.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS and suitable references.
Visits are encouraged and should be arranged through the school office and for more details please contact Mrs Wallace or Mrs Holland.
Information about the School
Great Berry Primary School is part of CRESCO Multi Academy Trust.
Cresco Multi Academy Trust is based in Basildon and consists of Great Berry, Janet Duke, Lincewood and Noak Bridge Primary Schools. The aim is to share good practice and provide the best education for all our children.
We believe that this collaborative partnership will have a positive impact and enable us to drive school improvement, help us to build capacity, develop our staff, secure the best financial value for each of our academies and support greater pupil attainment and opportunity.