Learning Support Assistant Grade 2 Reception Class Job Start Date: 1st January 2025 Contract Length (end date): 21st July 2025 Salary: TA2 Points 5-6, £24,790 to £25,183 FTE, £19,127.16 - £19,430.39 per annum (actual salary) Hours: 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday – 32.5 hours per week St. Mary’s CE (VA) Primary School is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work alongside our friendly, dedicated and supportive team who are committed to providing the best provision for our pupils who range from 2 to 11 years old. Applicants must hold a relevant NVQ or equivalent qualification and have experience of working within a school context. The successful candidate will: Have a thorough knowledge of the EYFS and/or National Curriculum Have a thorough knowledge of safeguarding Thrive as a member of the whole school staff team Believe that young children are important members of our school family and have much to contribute Observe, guide and extend the children during active play/learning sessions Record and act upon observations of pupils Monitor and support children’s development across all areas of learning, in a range of contexts including outdoors Maintain a two way flow of information between themselves and parents/carers, keeping parents/carers informed of any issues regarding their child, encouraging parents to play a part in their child’s learning and development Assist with planning and preparation of resources and learning materials and the development and maintenance of an appropriate learning environment Create visually appropriate, stimulating and interactive classroom materials and displays Assist with the pastoral care of children Support children during meal times Undertake a range of duties within the school setting St. Mary’s CE (VA) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Visits to the school are welcome, please contact the school office to arrange or to request an application pack. Application packs are also available online. www.stmaryscevaprimary.co.uk Officestmarys.worcs.sch.uk Closing Date: Wednesday 4th December 2024 Interview Date: Monday 9th December 2024