An exciting opportunity has arisen at Norton Hill Primary School, we are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant.
We have wonderful facilities which are on offer at Norton Hill Primary. Facilities include a superb sports provision, with two indoor sports halls, a dance studio, two large pitches for football and rugby and a hard surface sports pitch which has basketball, tennis, hockey, football and netball pitches. We specialise in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
Details
Role: Class Teacher - Learning Support Assistant
Location: Norton Hill Primary School
Start Date: 1st September
Hours: 10hrs per week, plus 1 inset day. Specific days to be discussed at interview, hours as follows.
8.45am - 3.30pm
8.45am - 12.30pm
Salary: Grade 4. SP 7 - 10
Actual salary: £5,800 - £6,120
Purpose: To provide targeted support for vulnerable pupils. To work closely with staff, pastoral teams and external agencies to develop strategies to promote pupils wellbeing and progress.
Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
- Implement strategies as directed by SENCo
- Support pupils in developing positive relationships, emotional regulation, and resilience.
- Liaise with staff and families
- Promote a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment in lines with the school’s safeguarding and behaviour polices.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Experience working with children with SEMH needs or in a pastoral support role.
- Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families and staff.
- Understanding of Safeguarding procedures and child protection
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to be flexible and work as part of a team.
Desirable:
- Thrive licensed practitioner
- Level 2 supporting Teaching & learning in Schools.
- Experience using specific behaviour interventions or tools.
- Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP Processes.
Closing Date: Tuesday 24th June at 10am - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview date: TBC
Norton Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
