Job Ref No. ECC3102-68S
Position Type: Teaching/Child Support
Pay Range: Scale 3 to Scale 4 (Range 5-8)
Position Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Part-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 23/02/2025 Midnight
Date of Interviews: Thursday 27th February 2025
St Nicholas C of E Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join the team as soon as possible.
The hours are 8:45am to 3:15pm Monday to Friday (including a 1hr lunch / 15 min break). 26.25 hours per week, term time only for 38 weeks per year.
Salary: £14,706 to £15,177 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience, (includes paid annual leave which must be taken during school closure periods).
We are looking for someone who has:
1. a love of learning and has flexibility, energy and enthusiasm
2. an approachable confident manner with the ability to relate and deal with enquiries from both adults and students
3. GCSE English and Maths at grades A-C or an equivalent qualification
4. preferably the successful candidate will also be NVQ Level 3 qualified (pay Scale 4) and have experience working with pupils with various needs
5. patience with children and be dedicated to meeting the needs of all pupils in their care
6. good organisational, time management and communication skills
7. experience of working in a school preferred but not essential
8. the ability to show initiative as well as work as part of a team
9. a commitment to promoting the church school ethos and supporting both schools in the Federation of Canewdon and St. Nicholas C of E Primary Schools
We can offer you:
1. a forward looking school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff
2. a commitment to continued professional development
3. access to our Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
Berlesduna is a Trust that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development and planned career progression.
Application: We welcome visits to the school prior to application. Visits can be arranged by contacting the school office on admin@rawreth.essex.sch.uk or by phone 01268 786 874.
Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We may review the internet and social media relating to shortlisted candidates as part of the screening process. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Information about the School
St. Nicholas is a small, friendly Church of England Primary school in Rayleigh that firmly believes that every child has amazing potential and that we need to work together to give all children the best possible education and care.
We are part of a Federation with Canewdon CofE Primary School and both schools are members of Berlesduna Academy Trust. We value the individuality of each school; whilst we also believe that it is vital that we share expertise and resources effectively in order to survive and thrive as small schools. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across the federation and travel between schools when necessary, such as during shared training sessions.
If you believe that this role is for you, then please do get in touch ahead of your application; we'd love to speak to you. We warmly encourage visits. The best way to contact us is via email to admin@rawreth.essex.sch.uk.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an appropriate Enhanced eDBS check, as well as other checks and clearances.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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