Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredKey stageKey stage 1, Key stage 2Working patternFull time, part time (Can be done as a job share): 32.5 hours per week with 30 minute lunchbreak38 weeks per year (term time only), with compulsory training days based on the need of the school.Contract typeFixed term - Initially for 12 month with possibility of extension beyond thisPay scaleNJC Payscale Grade 3, point4-6What skills and experience we're looking forWe currently have a vacancy for a highly motivated LearningSupport Assistant to provide learning and care support for children withspecial educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in class, in small groups or1:1. We are looking for a candidate who will:Provide learning and care support for childrenwith special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in class, in smallgroups or 1:1.Be the DesignatedAdult for named children.Work with the teacher to plan and deliveractivities.Support children with routines, transitions andbehaviour management including successful entry into school in the morning.Responsible for supervising children and leadingactivities during the lunch break to ensure that the break runs effectively andthat the safety and welfare of children is maintained.What the school offers its staffSchool staff have a close working relationship with eachother - they say it's a great place to work and they feel valued. We offer youthe opportunity to develop all aspects of your practice, with the support of theleadership team, Governors and our highly skilled staff.Combs Ford Primary School is a member of the Children'sEndeavour Trust - a Multi Academy Trust currently formed of eight schoolslocated in Ipswich and Stowmarket. The MAT was established in 2019 and isresponsible for approximately 3000 pupils. We work closely with the otherschools within the MAT to achieve excellence through collaboration.Commitment to safeguardingOur organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobPlease download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to tracked-link#track auxclick->tracked-link#track contextmenu->tracked-link#track" data-tracked-link-target="link" data-link-type="application_email" data-link-subject="f4a468c2-0775-4c1a-a744-a52e3134dbde" data-tracked-link-text="xemeb-palyv-muvep-fuvur-lepyn-symor-kalyp-ledec-dunyp-hysip-pekul-fehuk-sypur-sipyz-fazeg-ciriv-zixyx" href="mailto:office@combsford.suffolk.sch.uk?body=Regarding%20the%20job%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fteaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fsend-learning-support-assistant-combs-ford-primary-school&subject=SEND%20Learning%20Support%20Assistant%20job%20enquiry">office@combsford.suffolk.sch.ukCVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.