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Mayflower Primary School
SEN Learning and Pastoral Support Assistant
Pay scale: Scale 3
Mayflower Primary School, Harwich, is seeking to appoint a passionate SEN Learning and Pastoral Support Assistant (LPSA) for 22.5 hours per week supporting the learning in our small enhanced provision class for one year.
The post will involve working under the direction of the class teacher, assistant headteachers and headteacher.
The hours for the post include lunchtime supervision.
Our team is seeking someone who will:
- Be passionate in supporting pupils with needs such as Learning Difficulties, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and Physical & Medical Needs.
- Be enthusiastic, confident and able to show initiative
- Be compassionate and patient
- Be able to work in partnership with SENCO, Class Teacher & external agencies
- Establish constructive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
- Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
- Hold at least an A - C pass in GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Be able to work as part of a team
- Have excellent communication skills
- Have a sense of humour
Mayflower can offer:
- A friendly and supportive team
- Support of the SENco and Pastoral Team
- A learning environment committed to nurturing the whole child
- A whole school culture and vision which puts wellbeing at the heart of everything we do
- Excellent opportunities for continuing professional development
- A wellbeing package that includes access to GP services, counselling, nurse support and physiotherapy, amongst others.
At Mayflower Primary School we have the very highest expectations for all of our children which is balanced by a kind, caring and nurturing ethos and a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Mayflower Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS.
School visits are warmly welcomed. Send any enquiries to admin@mayflowerprimary.com
Information about the School
The Mayflower Primary School is two form entry. Our school is situated in Dovercourt, Harwich. We have good links with local schools, a strong Governing Body and supportive parents. The community feel of our school is important to us. We aim to develop pupils through promoting our character virtues of "AMBITION - RESILIENCE - COMMUNITY - HONESTY - INDEPENDENCE - RESPECT".