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Little Thurrock Primary School
Rectory Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5SW
Wishes to appoint a
Learning Support Assistant
Salary: Band A Point 1 - 6
(£15,346.20 - £16,744.69 per annum)
Fixed term contract until 31st December 2024
32 hours 5 minutes per week
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 3:25pm (30 minute unpaid lunch break)
37 weeks of the year - term time only
Start Date: 8th January 2024
We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join Little Thurrock Primary School, who are a part of Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust.
The right candidate will take on a crucial role to enable pupils access to learning, by supervising and assisting pupils (one to one and in small groups) across a wide range of activities and supported learning activities within our school and make a difference to the life chances of or children.
You will work in partnership with class teachers, to support learning in line with the National Curriculum.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
· The ability to communicate with other members of staff effectively
· Assist with the planning of learning activities by identifying and preparing resources required to support lesson plans, learning outcomes
· The ability to build a strong professional relationship with the children and their families
· Good organisational skills
· Good behaviour management skills
· Applicants must hold GCSE Grade 4 or above in both English and Maths
· Accurate record keeping skills (Progress and medical where required)
· A willingness to support personal care
· A passion for the impact teaching and learning can have on improving life
· A commitment to delivering education of the highest standard
We will offer you:
· 2 week October half term
· Recognition of continuous service
· Automatic enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme
· Continuous Professional Development
· Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
Application forms are available via the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust website: www.osborne.coop/working-with-us and Essex School Jobs.
Alternatively, please contact: hr@osborne.coop, 01375 648944
Closing date: Friday 1st December 2023 - Midday
Interview date: Thursday 7th December 2023
Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service