SEN Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

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Actual Salary - £8,170 - £8,301

15 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Term Time Only

Permanent

Required From: January 2024

About the role:

Are you passionate about providing the very best opportunities for every child, every day?

If you feel you have the energy and enthusiasm to make the difference for every child's learning, then we can offer the same in return!

We are looking for a vibrant, caring and committed learning support assistant to work with a child with additional needs in our reception class. The ideal candidate will ideally have a health and/or care background, however full training will be given.

Duties will include:

· Maintaining the child's safety, including following a strict regime of medical care

· Support social and emotional development.

· Support personal care as needed.

· Helping the child to access a range of learning opportunities in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments.

· Working as part of a team to secure good outcomes.

Come and visit to see for yourself what we have to offer. Join our team and make a real difference to the children and families of Ongar. Visits to the school are strongly recommended and warmly welcomed. This can be arranged by contacting the school office, 01277 362354.

How to Apply:

To apply for the role, please complete the application form and recruitment monitoring form demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Ongar Primary School.

Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.

Application forms and informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to admin@ongar-pri.essex.sch.uk

Work Schedule:

The post is for 5 days per week: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. term time only, 15 hours per week.

Closing Date: Sunday, 17th December 2023, midnight

Interview Date: Tuesday, 19th December 2023

Further details are available from the school website: https://www.ongarprimaryschool.co.uk

t: 01277 362354 or e: admin@ongar-pri.essex.sch.uk

Information about the School

Ongar Primary School is based in Ongar and set in large and beautiful grounds. The school provides children with a safe, happy and stimulating learning environment. All that we do at Ongar Primary is underpinned by our Three Rights: The Right to Respect, The Right to Safety and The Right to Learn.

Ongar Primary School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

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.