Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Swallowdale Primary School

Fixed Term until 25th August 2025

Contracted Hrs: 30 per week

Working Wks: Term Time + Inset Days (39 weeks)

Grade: Grade 5, Pts 7 to 8

Salary: £16,097 to £16,367 per annum

Start Date: 6th January 2025

Are you looking to gain experience in a classroom setting?

Are you looking to build a career that gives you a genuine sense of achievement and fulfilment?

Would you like to work in a school which is inclusive and ambitious for all of the children?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Learning Support Assistant to join Swallowdale Primary School on a fixed term basis until August 2025. The successful candidate would be required to work Monday – Friday, working 8:30am – 3:30pm each day.

The Learning Support Assistant is responsible for providing support to our pupils and teachers across the school to provide a high-quality provision. We are looking for someone with great initiative; who is a team player and who has a good understanding of or willingness to learn about child development and supporting SEND/SEMH needs. The successful candidate will need to be flexible and understand that the year group or child they are allocated to work with may change due to the needs of the school.

This role is a rewarding one with a successful candidate having the opportunity to work as part of a well established team in a school where inclusion is at the heart. The successful candidate will have ongoing support in their role to learn and develop strategies for supporting children with SEND/SEMH needs.

The ideal candidate will have:

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

• Experience of supporting teaching and learning in an educational setting

• Experience of supporting SEN in an educational setting is desirable

• Strategies to support children with additional needs and an understanding of the whole child

• Good literacy and numeracy skills

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, Samantha Harries, 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 25th November 2024

Provisional Interview Date: Friday 29th November 2024

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.