We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who cares about providing both academic and nurture support in class for our wonderful children.
Your role will be to work as part of a supportive team to enhance the teaching and learning opportunities for pupils, particularly those with additional learning needs. Relevant experience supporting SEND children in a school or childcare setting is desirable but if you feel you have the right qualities for the role and are keen to learn, we would love to hear from you. If you have energy, kindness and enthusiasm, we can offer you an exciting new opportunity where you can truly make a difference each day.
The ideal candidate will have:
* the ability to motivate and inspire our children to achieve their best in all areas of learning and behaviour;
* commitment to inclusion, high expectations and raising standards;
* excellent communication skills with good organisational and personal skills; and
* enthusiasm about contributing to the wider life of the school.
In return we can offer you:
* the opportunity to work with an exceptional team of staff who are committed to the success and welfare of every child in our Trust;
* opportunities for professional growth and personal development;
* membership of a generous Local Government Pension Scheme;
* access to a Multi Academy Trust Staff Shop offering retail and leisure discounts, a cycle to work scheme and a free will writing service; and
* access to an Employee Support Service providing a wide range of health and wellbeing support, including counselling, physiotherapy, weight management, health and fitness and financial advice.
This is a part-time term-time role working 23 hours per week over 39 weeks per annum (term time only). Hours are Monday to Friday from 8:40am to 1:15pm, which includes lunch duty. We're open to considering a job share if you'd like flexibility in the hours/days.
The full-time equivalent annual salary is £23,576 to £24,690 and the pro rata annual salary is £12,958 to £13,570.
The closing date for applications is Monday 23 September 2024 at 9am. Applications will be considered on receipt. CV-based applications will not be accepted.
Kingswood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal records check if you have lived or worked outside the UK within the last 10 years.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online checks will be carried out on all applicants shortlisted for interview.
Safeguarding Statement
Kingswood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This means that we have a Child Protection Policy and safeguarding procedures in place. All staff (including supply staff, volunteers and governors) must ensure that they are aware of these procedures.
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