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Classroom Learning Support Assistant

Start: As soon as possible

5.5834 hours per week - Fridays 8.40am to 3.15pm (including 1 hour lunchbreak) term time (39 weeks)

This is a great opportunity to join a happy and thriving school where staff turnover is low and there is an emphasis on wellbeing and joy. Candidates should be supportive of our Christian ethos. Visits to the school are welcomed for interested candidates - please contact the school office 01245460107.

It is also a great opportunity for someone wanting to develop their teaching support skills. The successful candidate will work in partnership with the class teacher (initially in Year 2) to support learning in line with the National Curriculum, Code of Practice and school policies.

Ideally candidates will have:

· Experience working with children in a primary school setting

· Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

· Knowledge of ICT to support learning (including use of Word, PowerPoint and use of internet)

· Good organisational skills with the ability to be flexible and work well as part of a team

· Willingness to attend to pupils' personal needs including help with social, welfare and health matters, including minor first aid

· An empathetic, kind and caring nature

The governors and staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments are subject to satisfactory reference, DBS and medical checks.

Information about the school

We are a joint Anglican and Catholic primary school and applicants should be supportive of our Christian ethos.

Closing date: Monday 3rd November at midday

Interview date: Week commencing 10th November

Information about the School

We are a joint Anglican and Catholic primary school and applicants should be supportive of our Christian ethos.