Job Description

St John the Baptist CEVA Primary School - Learning Support Assistant

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and professional team at St John the Baptist in Pebmarsh.

This position is for 15 hours per week, term time only. (The 3 hours will be set with the successful candidate and will be in a block of 3 hours per day)

This position is initially fixed term for the Academic year linked to funding, however there is a possibility of extension.

Salary Scale 3 point 6

Applicants should have experience working with children in a school environment.

This role will be a 1:1 role working with a range of EHCP children to meet needs and focus on targets.

It is essential that you have GCSEs (grades A-C) in both Maths and English,or hold equivalent qualifications in this area.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:

· Enthusiasm to work with children with a variety of different personalities and skill levels.

· Able to engage well with pupils.

· Able to work under your own initiative.

· Smartly presented and with excellent time management skills.

We offer a supportive and enjoyable working environment with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children.

Successful applicants will join our friendly, caring and highly competent team of learning support staff.

Visits to St John the Baptist are encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01787269300 to arrange an appointment.

Our vision statement is-United we strive for Excellence-together we SHINE

It is recognised that this can only be achieved through sound procedures, good inter-agency co-operation and the recruitment and retention of competent, motivated employees who are suited to, and fulfilled in the roles they undertake.

The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

Information about the School

St John the Baptist CE VA Primary school is a small village school in a beautiful rural position. Our smallness is our distinct advantage. We pride ourselves on knowing all our children and their families, and value their individual strengths. As a Christian school we live our Vision in all we do and you will see this from the moment you walk through the door. Our children are always praised by visitors for the warmth of their welcome and impeccable behaviour.

Ofsted 2023 “Pupils are kind and tolerant. They treat adults and each other with respect”. “Pupils are happy and proud to attend St John the Baptist. They enjoy learning.”