Learning Support Assistant
Sileby Redlands Community Primary School
Grade 5 Pay Point 7-8 (£24,407 - £24,794)
Approximate starting salary of £6,208 based on working:
11 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Fixed-Term until 08 July 2025
Mondays and Tuesdays, 08:45am until 15:15pm (inclusive of a one hour unpaid lunch break)
Sileby Redlands Community Primary School are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and highly motivated Learning Support Assistant who will work under the direct supervision of a teacher to provide support for teaching and learning and associated activities in accordance with school policies and procedures.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* To help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the teacher’s lesson plans.
* To work under the direct supervision of a teacher to carry out planned learning activities with small groups or individual pupils, providing feedback on their engagement in activities and their achievement of the desired learning objectives.
* Encouraging a high standard of behaviour, develop relationship with others and recognize and deal with emotions in an appropriate way.
* To prepare and utilise ICT resources to support pupils learning.
* To prepare and support the use of learning materials and create visual displays, in accordance with the requirements of the teacher, in order to facilitate a relevant physical learning environment.
We are looking for someone who has:
* NVQ 2 in support Teaching and Learning, or Equivalent OR able to demonstrate the ability to meet the STL Level 2 National Occupational Standards relevant to this post.
* Experience of supporting teaching and learning in a formal setting.
* Knowledge of child protection and health and safety procedures.
* Good interpersonal skills.
What we offer:
* Flexible working options
* Support for continuous professional development in the role
* Opportunities to visit other organisations for professional learning
* Highly committed and motivated Team
* A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun
* Free car parking
* Annual incremental pay increases with the pay scale range
* A defined benefit pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme - EAP
* Employee self-service portal.
* Eyecare voucher scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme
* Retail discounts
* Dental support
* Gym discount
* Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school
* Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children
* Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school
* Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust
* Excellent opportunities for personal and career development
* A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues
Safeguarding Statement: We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.
Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: £24,407.00-£24,794.00 per year
Expected hours: 11 per week
Benefits:
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 16/01/2025
Reference ID: SIL087BC
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