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The role
Post: Learning Support Assistant - KS1
Job Terms: Part time, 32.5 hours per week, 8.30am-3.20pm Monday to Friday
Appointment: Permanent, 39 weeks - TTO plus 5 INSET days
Salary: NJC Scale Points 5 - 6, £23,500 - £23,893 pro rata
Start Date: ASAP
Bringing Learning to Life
We are looking for a candidate to join our team of Learning Support Assistants.
We are looking for a highly motived Level 2 Learning Support Assistant to join our team as soon as possible, initially for KS1. Camulos Academy, part of REAch2 offers a supportive environment and your career development will be encouraged.
The role of Learning Support Assistant is central to enabling excellence for all our children at Camulos Primary Academy. It is a role which has an influence on all children in the school, supporting all aspects of their experience within their school day- learning, play, transitions and routines.
Learning Support Assistants follow teacher's guidance and direction for their role in the day-to- day teaching and learning provision for children, including those with Special Educational Needs, English as an Additional Language, those more-able learners and those eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant. There is expectation that Learning Support Assistants are able to respond to the needs of the children and adapt their support appropriately in a responsive way. Whether you are new to the role or have experience to bring, you will receive coaching and mentoring from experienced teachers and leaders in the academy and trust to ensure that you are supported in all aspects of what you do.
Background Information about the School
Our school, which opened in September 2016, was built in the area known as the Northern Gateway to the north of Britain's oldest recorded Roman town, Colchester. An area that has been developed to create a place where local people and visitors alike can choose how they can shape healthy, active lifestyles for themselves and their families.
We are a vibrant and dynamic community and provide a rich and exciting curriculum to develop the confidence and enthusiasm for learning that will take our pupils through Primary to Secondary and beyond.Our school motto is 'Bringing learning to Life' and this summarises our school values and priorities. You will see this motto encompassed by the wide range of rich learning opportunities and extra-curricular clubs on offer.
We teach key skills and knowledge that lead to understanding and develop the confidence to succeed.
We are committed to providing a caring, happy, welcoming environment that meets the needs of each child and ensures that all children have equal access to a broad and balanced curriculum including interaction with, and appreciation of, the arts and many opportunities for wider enrichment.
We develop in children a desire for life-long learning and an understanding of different cultures, traditions and societies as well as to respect individual rights and responsibilities.
We are committed to inclusion, believing that every child has the right to succeed. We take responsibility to ensure that any barriers to learning are overcome and that all children experience success in contexts that are highly relevant for them.
Our parents and community are key partners and we are committed to working together to sustain a strong sense of community, promote educational achievement, raise children's self-esteem and engender a sense of pride in our school and communities.
We are a caring employer who invests in the future of our employees, as only through their excellence can we deliver excellence for the children and families whom we serve. To see more information about the school, please visit our website Camulos Academy
As a member of the REAch2 Trust, a national family of primary academies, Camulos Academy is committed to raising standards and achieving excellent for all pupils whatever their background or circumstance. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike. Camulos Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory written references.
Camulos Academy opened in September 2016 in Colchester, Essex.
We will offer you:
- training opportunities within our Multi Academy Trust, REAch2
- a stunning school environment
- a friendly and enthusiastic staff team and amazing pupils.
Founded in 2012, REAch2 Academy Trust is the largest primary-only academy trust in the country. It is a growing charitable organisation currently supporting sixty primary academies across England, including two in Colchester. REAch2 is a family, connected by a common desire to learn from each other, share experiences and be mutually supportive across the entire academy community. We work as a team to deliver exceptional learning opportunities for all pupils in REAch2.
Additional Information
Camulos Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.