Job Description
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We currently have a vacancy for a Learning Support Assistant, required for 11 hours, per week during term time, potentially rising to 27 ½ hours in the spring term. The successful applicant will be required to work directly with children who have an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) 2 days per week from 9:00am-3:15pm. In the spring term this may rise to 5 days per week.
The applicant's role will include supporting children with physical and sensory needs, in addition to learning needs. Training will be available for specific needs but a knowledge or previous experience of additional needs will be good. The applicant would also benefit from having knowledge around adaptations for ADHD and sensory needs.
The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate kindness, compassion and have a positive approach to supporting and nurturing children of all backgrounds and abilities. We can offer a warm and supportive working environment where everyone is valued. Appropriate qualifications with a minimum of GCSE English and Maths or equivalent are required. The successful applicant does not have to be Catholic but must be supportive of the school's Catholic ethos.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Application form and Job Description are available from the school website www.holycross-pri.essex.sch.uk or email karenslater@holycross-pri.essex.sch.uk