Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

8:30am-1:15pm Monday-Friday term time only (38 working weeks per year)

Initially fixed term for one year although there is potential for this to be longer depending on pupil needs.

Essex Schools' Pay Scale 3, Points 5

Actual Salary £13275

Dedham Primary School is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly, dedicated and enthusiastic team. pupils who are eager to learn. All members of our school community are strongly encouraged to be both innovative and creative in their roles and are supported to reach their own potential.

We can offer you:

A warm, welcoming environment where the focus is on developing and nurturing all to be a light to the world.
A team of fantastic teachers and support staff who are committed to school improvement and achievement for all.
An opportunity to work in a beautiful setting with a focus on outdoor learning and appreciating our environment.

The successful candidate will:

Be dedicated, positive and flexible
Demonstrate a love of learning and value people
Be able to inspire and motivate children to succeed
A caring and sensitive approach
A patient and positive attitude, along with a good sense of humour
Support the Christian ethos of the school
Hold GCSE grade C or above in English & Maths (or equivalent)

"Pupils thrive at Dedham Primary School. The school's exceptional personal development provision ensures they become resilient, confident young people." Ofsted, June 2024

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact our school office to arrange a visit. Please email admin@dedham.essex.sch.uk.

Start date dependent on references, notice periods and DBS checks.

'Dedham C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding principles and promoting the welfare of children in our care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures the successful applicant will be appointed subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, satisfactory references, online checks and medical clearance.'

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.