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1:1 Learning Support Assistant
Fixed Term
To start September 2025 or ASAP
Term Time (part-time would be considered for the right candidate)
LSA role: LGS Points 5-6 (£24,790 - £25,183) pro rata Actual Salary £16769- £17035
If you are passionate about providing the very best opportunities for every child, every day, and you feel you have the energy and enthusiasm to make the difference then we are offering an exciting opportunity to join our small, caring and friendly team.
The role will involve supporting a child 1:1 in KS1. If you have the passion to grow and expand your role, we can support you with initiatives that enhance learning and promote wellbeing.
Applicants should have:
· A high standard of written and spoken English
· Excellent numeracy skills
· A strong work ethic with flexibility to respond positively to challenges of day to day school life
· Previous experience of working within a LSA role or similar role is preferable but not essential
· Experience of working alongside ASD children on 1:1 is desirable
We can offer:
- wonderful children who are well behaved, happy and enthusiastic, are proud of their school and are keen to learn
- a caring and supportive school community with experienced colleagues who can offer help and support as required
- a warm, welcoming and inclusive ethos
- friendly and supportive staff
- a strong commitment to your continuing professional development- we are proud members of the National College
- a health and wellbeing package
- Access to the local government pension scheme
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to satisfactory reference, medical check and enhanced DBS check.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact the school office to arrange a visit.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Information about the School
Great Waltham Church of England VC Primary School is situated in the pretty village of Great Waltham catering for pupils from 4 - 11. The school was built in 1865 and has wonderful character and beautiful grounds.
Our school vision is 'Let all that you do be done in love'.
At the end of their time at Great Waltham Primary School, we aspire for all our children to have:
*Developed a strong work ethic both for their own benefit and the benefit of others.
*Developed a strong set of practical, social and emotional life skills.
*Developed, through the teaching of our Christian and British values, self-respect and respect for others, whatever their
ability, race, religion or culture.
*Gained the skills to work independently, either on their own or as part of a group, and take responsibility for both for
themselves and others.
We pride ourselves in creating a caring environment based on Christian values which allows children to reach their full academic, social, moral and physical potential. The ethos of the school is to ASPIRE which is an acronym for Aspiration, Strength, Perseverance, Integrity, Responsibility and Empathy, all staff and children hold these values dearly.
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