SEN Learning Support Assistant Highgate Primary School Tenure: Fixed Term until August 2025 Contracted Hrs: 6 per week Working Wks: Term Time + Inset Days (39 Weeks) Grade: Grade 5, Pts 7 to 8 Salary: £3,387 to £3,441 per annum Start Date: ASAP
Do you wish to work in a role where you will have a profound effect on individual children’s lives? Are you a friendly face who would like the opportunity to join a close-knit successful team? Are you looking to fit your working hours around the school day? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join Highgate Primary School on a fixed term basis until August 2025 as a SEN Learning Support Assistant. The successful candidate will be required to work in the nurture hub during lunchtime to support the children who use this provision. The hours of work for this role are 12 – 1pm, Mondays – Thursdays and 12 – 2pm on Fridays. We are looking for a caring, kind, patient and calm individual who works well with children and has experience of supporting children with additional needs. This role is a rewarding one with a successful candidate having the opportunity to work with a supportive SEN team. The ideal candidate will: • Have the ability to listen to any problems the children may have • Have the ability to build positive relationships with the children and play games with them • Be a team player • Have good communication skills • Be kind and have a caring nature In return we offer: • Opportunity to work within a supportive team • Opportunities for career development with access to apprenticeship and training schemes • Generous annual leave entitlements • Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (24% contribution by the employer) • Employee Support Service (counselling) for employees and close family members (24/7 support) • Employee Discount and Benefit Scheme • Opportunity for an annual flu vaccination
Applications If you would like to discuss this post or arrange a visit to the school please contact the Headteacher, Hannah Sale, prior to applying.
To apply for this position: 1. Visit our careers website and search for the vacancy 2. Apply using the online application form 3. Submit a supporting statement outlining the reasons why you are applying and your suitability for the position
Application Closing Date: 9am, Monday 6th January 2025 Provisional Interview Date: Monday 13th January 2025 We look forward to receiving your application! SAFEGUARDING… Bradgate Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to be-have in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. WE ARE ALL UNIQUE… At our Trust inclusion means everyone is welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We value individuality and uniqueness and aim to create a sense of belonging. We want an inclusive workplace that helps build the success of our pupils and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.