Job Description

We are seeking two enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join our friendly and welcoming staff team. Henham is a small village primary and nursery school set in a countryside location. We pride ourselves on our strong relationships within our supportive community and high staff retention rates. The roles are across the school.

The ideal candidates will:

· Be patient and nurturing.

· Be a strong communicators.

· Able to build strong relationships with children and adults.

· Be reliable and trustworthy.

· Be able to use their own initiative as well as being able to work as a team.

· Be open to learning and taking direction and guidance.

· Able to relate in a firm and friendly way with a wide range of personalities.

Position one:

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, term time only

Hours: 11:00am to 3:00pm

Total working hours: 20 hours per week

Position two:

Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, term time only

Hours: 12:00 to 3:15pm (Monday to Thursday)

Hours: 08:45am to 3.15pm (Friday - includes 30 minute unpaid lunch break)

Total working hours: 19 hours per week

Pay range: Scale 3, point 5 to 6 depending upon experience

Actual pay: £13.92 to £14.14 per hour depending on experience

We are also seeking staff for our lunchtime provision and have flexibility on days.

Hours for lunchtime provision: 11:50am to 1:05pm

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Please contact the school office for more details or to arrange a visit on 01279 850213 or admin@henhamugley.essex.sch.uk

Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to follow this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form.  All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, satisfactory references and Occupational Health clearance.

Information about the School

Henham & Ugley Primary and Nursery School is situated at the very centre of the friendly, family focused Henham community. Our school is a single form entry community school and we pride ourselves on the caring, nurturing learning environment that we provide, where all children are encouraged to thrive and grow.