Learning Support Assistant
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Employer: Monksdown Primary School
Job Type: Learning Support
Job Phase: Primary
NOR: 650 (inc nursery)
Grade: 2
Actual Salary: Points 3 - 5
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Part time, Term time only
Location: Liverpool
Start Date: Start immediately
Closing Date: Friday, March 28th, 2025
About the School
Monksdown Primary School is a popular, three form entry school with a Nursery, located in the Norris Green area of Liverpool. Last Ofsted report grades school as Good (October 2023). It is a welcoming, friendly and inclusive school “Where Children Come First”. The staff are dedicated and determined to ensure that all pupils are given the very best possible education and life opportunities. We share a clear vision for improving the lives of our children and their families.
About the Role
We are seeking to recruit an outstanding Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about education, resilient in their goal of continued self-improvement and who fosters a love of learning in children. The successful candidate must have the desire to work in a fully inclusive school and share our vision of making a difference to the lives and futures of our pupils. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff are committed to following our safeguarding policies and practices. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service. We understand the importance of staff well-being and high-quality support from leaders across the school. All staff have ongoing training and development opportunities.
Personal Qualities
Our aim is to ensure that we recruit the right person for this post. We will ensure that the selection process is fair and without discrimination for or against any candidate based on age, ethnicity, sex, marital status, or sexual orientation. The person specification sets out the criteria used to assess candidates through the selection process.
How to Apply
We are committed to safeguarding our pupils and will assess the candidate’s suitability for working with children as part of the selection process. We will check the accuracy of all information and investigate any perceived anomalies. We take up references prior to interview and use these to verify the information you have given us. Firm offers of employment are never made without satisfactory references/safeguarding checks. All potential employees are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please ensure that all parts of the application are completed. We do not accept CVs as part of the selection process. Please ensure that you illustrate how your experience and skills make you suitable for the position. Person Specification to be no more than 1300 words. Completed application and Equal opportunities forms should be emailed to: applications@monksdownprimary.co.uk before 12noon on 28.3.25.
Closing Date: Friday 28th March 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Contact Details
Monksdown Primary School
Monksdown Road
Liverpool
L11 1HH
Contact Name: Joanne Needham
Contact Telephone: 0151 226 1606
Contact e-mail: monksdown-ao@monksdown.liverpool.sch.uk
Website: www.monksdownprimary.co.uk
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