Personal Welfare Support Assistant:
Part Time and Full Time positions, temporary in the first instance.
Staffs LGS Grade 2: Scale Point 3 (£24,027 Full Time Equivalent)
Pro rata actual salary dependant on working hours/ weeks.
Summer Term (with possibility of starting sooner dependant on availability)
28.04.25-21.07.25
The Local Academy Council and Senior Leadership Team would like to appoint a Learning Mentor to compliment the team. The school is a large and inclusive Primary school. The successful candidate must be a good team player, willing to share best practice with excellent communication. They must be enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed to young children and their development.
We are looking for an excellent individual who is able to challenge and motivate children, bring fun and enthusiasm for learning and they firmly believe that every child can achieve something they can be PROUD of. The successful applicant will develop a 1:1 mentoring relationship with children and maintain regular contact with parents/carers dealing with questions and concerns they may have.
Part of the Staffordshire University Academy Trust, John Wheeldon Primary Academy has a strong momentum for progress and big ambitions for the future, this year we are poised to achieve great things.
We can offer:
1. An extremely supportive, friendly team and work environment
2. Well-behaved, enthusiastic, happy and motivated children who are eager to learn
3. A committed team of friendly staff, supportive parents and a forward thinking Local Academy Council
4. Professional development opportunities
5. High expectations of pupil behaviour and achievement
We are looking for a staff member who is:
1. Committed to ensuring that all children achieve their very best
2. Willing and committed to developing and sharing outstanding teaching practice
3. Able to work in partnership with children, parents, staff, governors and the wider community
4. Able to challenge children to achieve beyond their expectations
5. Able to provide fun, stimulating and engaging experiences for our children and support them to become lifelong learners
There are various vacancies across our primary setting. The children have very specific needs, therefore experience of working with children with SEND is preferable. This post is a temporary although has the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
For further information please contact the school via office@johnwheeldon.staffs.sch.uk
The closing date is 12 Noon on Monday 7th April. Interviews will take place later in the week.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.
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Safeguarding Recruitment Statement
John Wheeldon Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure.
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