SEN Learning Support Assistant
Fixed Term until 26th August 2024
Contracted Hrs: 30 Hours per week
Working Wks: Term Time + Inset Days (39 wks)
Grade: Grade 5, Pts 7 to 8
Salary: £14,756 to £15,026 per annum
Start Date: ASAP
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 with a friendly, supportive and experienced Early Years team?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Learning Support Assistant to join Church Hill Infant School on a fixed term basis until 26th August 2024, working 8:30am – 3:30pm Monday -Friday. We are looking for someone who is friendly, approachable and reliable, with a good sense of humour.
The Learning Support Assistant is responsible for providing support to pupils within our EYFS setting, ensuring they can access the school curriculum and engage in all aspects of school life. We are looking for an enthusiastic and positive individual who has an understanding of how to support children with different needs and ideally who has experience working with children in EYFS.
The post holder will need to be flexible as the role may require working with different team members and different groups of children. We are looking for someone who is patient and has positive attitude, along with a good sense of humour.
This role is a rewarding one with a successful candidate having the opportunity to positively develop and encourage our pupils in both their academic and social life. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to become part of a strong and experienced Early Years team.
The ideal candidate will have:
• An NVQ Level 2 qualification in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent
• Experience of working in a school based Early Years setting
• Experience of supporting SEN in an educational setting
• Knowledge of various health or SEND conditions and needs, e.g. diabetes, autism, ADHD etc
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• The ability to contribute to the progression of learning
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 Head Teacher, Claire Elliott, prior to applying.
Application Closing Date: 9am, Wednesday 25th October 2023
Provisional Interview Date: Wednesday 1st November 2023
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.
Church Hill Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to maximise opportunity, minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.