Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant - St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Required - ASAP

Pay Range: Scale 3

Contract Type: Part-Time/Term Time Only

Contract Term: Permanent Contract

Contracted Hours: Monday to Friday 08.40am to 15.15pm - 30hrs 5mins

The Trustees of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint and experienced, enthusiastic, and caring Learning Support Assistant at St John Fisher Catholic Primary. You will be working alongside class teachers and will work in a variety of roles, including supporting an allocated child, a group of children, or a whole class group. The successful candidate will be able to provide academic, emotional, and social support to enable the children to achieve their best. This role may also encompass lunch time duties.

As a Trust we have:

· Exceptionally well-behaved pupils who are proud of their school and achievements

· A welcoming and warm environment where everyone is valued and respected

· Strong and experienced leadership team, dedicated to the professional development of staff

· Strong Church community links and a supportive Governing Body

The successful candidate will have:

· Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

· Experience of working with children with a range of needs

· Able to positively support children who display challenging behaviours

· The ability to inspire children with the love of learning

· Be patient, calm and dedicated to their child's success

· Able to support the Catholic ethos of the school

NVQ Level 2 in Learning Support/Early Years, NNEB or equivalent qualifications would be advantageous.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please arrange to do so by emailing Mrs Irene Nelson, H.R. Manager for the Trust at nelson@ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk. An application pack can be found at www.ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk

Completed CES application forms should be emailed to Mrs Irene Nelson.

The school reserves the right to appoint a candidate during the application process.

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.