Description Melton Primary School, Woodbridge IP12 1PG 30 Hours, 38 Weeks Per Year (term time only) £23,114 - £23,893 per annum (pro rata) Permanent Post Reference: 6570 Required as soon as possible Melton Primary School are looking to appoint a positive, adaptable Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting the development of children to work 1 to 1, or in small groups, with children across our school. This role is suited to current Learning Support Assistants, HLTAs, Nursery Nurses, qualified teachers taking a career break or someone who has a genuine love of children and would like to begin a career in education (training is provided). As a learning support assistant, you will: have strong communication skills be able to use your own initiative as well as to work as part of a team have strong inter-personal skills including the ability to use judgement and common sense support children in fulfilling their academic potential but recognise that school is about much more than that value the relationship you build with children have a calm and patient approach enjoy learning and be able to share your enthusiasm with children value our children in their richness and diversity We can offer: a ‘good’ school “pupils (who) behave well (and) are thoughtful and considerate of others” (Ofsted, 2021) “enthusiastic learners” (Ofsted, 2021) ongoing training and a supportive attitude towards career development an embedded curriculum, focusing on knowledge, skills, active learning and mental health a positive reputation within the local community a dedicated SENDCO and SEND team a committed, appreciative and skilled governing body a strong school leadership team and highly-trained, reflective staff who embrace innovation and share best practice rigorous processes to promote safety and wellbeing of all children and staff a wellbeing scheme for all staff Number on Roll: 173 (including a full-time nursery) To find out more: Get a flavour of our fabulous school through our Facebook Page ‘Melton Primary School and Nursery’. Please read the Job Description (docx) You are warmly encouraged to visit the school. Visits can be arranged by contacting our school office on: (01394) 382506 or via email at: adminmelton.suffolk.sch.uk How to apply: Please read and complete the Application Form (docx) and the Application Guidance (docx) Completed application available on Suffolk Jobs Direct should be returned to adminmelton.suffolk.sch.uk Closing date: 9am, 21 November 2024