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Class/1:1 Learning Support Assistant
Scale 2 - 3 point 4 to 6 (depending on experience)
17.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (Monday-Friday) 8.30am - 12pm
Start date negotiable, but as soon as possible after interview
We require a class/one to one learning assistant who is reliable, competent and caring to provide support for a child/ren with additional needs in Key Stage One.
The position is for a part time candidate, with recent successful experience of working with children with additional needs and/or small intervention groups in a class. It is initially for a fixed term until July 2026.
The successful candidate will need to;
· support children in class, in small groups and on an individual basis in the school setting
· be adaptable, well organised and an effective team player
· where necessary work with groups of children or individuals
· have good English and Maths skills to GCSE or equivalent level, and possible relevant LA and/or EYFS training qualifications
· have good communication skills, patience and motivation to encourage pupils to achieve their best
· if required undertake additional training to support medical and personal needs.
· use initiative and follow teacher guidance to scaffold the curriculum to support a range of needs
· be flexible to support colleagues across the school as necessary
Information about the School
Great Berry Primary School is part of CRESCO Multi Academy Trust.
Cresco Multi Academy Trust is based in Basildon and consists of Great Berry, Janet Duke, Lincewood and Noak Bridge Primary Schools. The aim is to share good practice and provide the best education for all our children.
We believe that this collaborative partnership will have a positive impact and enable us to drive school improvement, help us to build capacity, develop our staff, secure the best financial value for each of our academies and support greater pupil attainment and opportunity.