Job details
Job role
* Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Part time
Contract type
Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
£12.45 Hourly NJC Level 2A scale 3-4 dependent on qualifications / experience (£12.45 - 12.65 per hour depending on service).
Learning Support Assistant job summary
Learning Support Assistant
Do you have a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you want to work in a dynamic school that has high ambitions for all its children and staff?
Yes - then we need you!
Biggleswade Academy is an independent, state funded Academy providing truly comprehensive education and wrap-around care for children aged 2-11. We are looking to appoint dedicated and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about supporting the learning and education of our pupils.
In return, we can offer an organisation committed to innovation and professional development where you will have a chance to grow and have a genuine impact upon the improvement and advancement of the Academy. Initially, this role will be working in KS1 and requires a willingness to undertake medical (diabetes) training to work with a specific child.
Hours - 16.5 hours per week, permanent contract, 3 days a week - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8.45am - 3:15pm. 38.6 weeks per annum (Term time + 3 INSET days).
Salary - NJC Level 2A scale 3-4 dependent on qualifications / experience (£12.45 - 12.65 per hour depending on service).
Qualifications - Level 2/ NNEB/ BTEC or equivalent childcare qualification preferred, GCSE Maths and English at grades A-C.
To apply, simply visit www.biggleswadeacademy.org/jobs, email vacancies@biggleswadeacademy.org or call 01767 660 515.
Closing Date: Sunday 23rd February, 2025.
Biggleswade Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS (Disclosure Barring Service). In line with Keeping Children safe in Education 2023, online searches will be undertaken for all prospective shortlisted candidates.
We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our 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 disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
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