Job Description

SEN LSA REQUIRED We are looking to appoint a SEN Learning Support Assistant for 20 hours per week (over 5 days) during term time only to support a pupil with cerebral palsy. The position will include personal care (toileting), supervised feeding, ICT skills and assistance with implementing a physio-therapy programme. Specialist training will be provided especially in manual handling. Also, additional hours may be required and candidates will need to be flexible with their time.The appointed person will be working with two other LSAs to support the same pupil. Some experience with children with disabilities is desirable yet not essential. Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please telephone to arrange an appointment.

Chigwell Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children; Criminal Records Bureau clearances and references will be obtained prior to appointment. Further Details and an application form are available online at www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk Completed forms should be returned to the Headteacher, Mrs K Jacobs, at the school.

Information about the School

Chigwell Primary Academy is part of the REAch2 Academy Trust school is situated in the historic village of Chigwell in Essex and benefits greatly from its semi-rural location.

At Chigwell Primary Academy we believe that all members of the school community must treat each other with respect, develop an understanding of our responsibilities and develop resilience so that we can all be active learners and reach our full potential.

At Chigwell Primary Academy we achieve this by behaving in a positive way and encouraging others, developing an ethos where all members feel safe, secure and have the highest expectations.

We are a caring employer who invests in the future of our employees, as only through their excellence can we deliver excellence for the children and families whom we serve. To see more information about the school, please visit our website Chigwell Primary Academy

As a member of the REAch2 Trust, a national family of primary academies, Chigwell Primary Academy is committed to raising standards and achieving excellent for all pupils whatever their background or circumstance. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike. Chigwell Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory written references.

What did Ofsted say? (October 2023) Chigwell Primary Academy remains a good school.

Pupils enjoy coming to this school. They are proud to show their values of ‘respect, responsibility and resilience’. The school playground is a happy place.

Pupils look after each other. Older pupils look forward to, and enjoy, helping the younger pupils through their roles as play leaders.

Pupils behave well and work hard during their lessons.

The school and the trust have high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils strive to reach these high expectations.

Pupils are very respectful of differences. They understand the importance of treating others with respect. They enjoy learning about the diversity of cultures across the world. Pupils especially like learning about the different world religions.

The school has designed a curriculum that is ambitious for all pupils.

The school provides useful and precise information on how best to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

The wider development of pupils is a priority for both the school and the trust. Enriching the curriculum is important to leaders at all levels. There are many opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests.