Role: Learning Support Assistant for SEND Support
Contract: Fixed Term, term time only to include INSET days (39 weeks per year)
Salary: Grade JG3 (Scp. 5-6), £21,575 - £21,968 per annum FTE
(pro-rata: £2549.69 to £2596.14 per annum based on 5 hours per week, £6374.23 to £6490.34 based on 12.5 hours per week and £15553.13 to £15836.44 per annum based on 30.5 hours per week)
Hours: Various - 5/12.5/30.5 hours per week.
We would consider combining some of the roles with one person covering several roles and/or would consider a job share arrangement.
Please note that both St Mary’s CE Primary School and Wraxall CE Primary School are looking for a Learning Support Assistant for SEND needs.
The School
St. Mary's CE Primary School is a small and friendly village primary school in Portbury. The School is part of a large family of schools operated under the leadership of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership. The Trust currently comprises 27 Schools in North Somerset and Bath & North-East Somerset.
St. Mary's are very lucky to have a light and attractive school building and lovely grounds. The outside space includes two playgrounds, a large flat field with an outdoor classroom, willow structures, an activity trail and a hidden gem of a conservation area with a pond.
We encourage you to browse our website for more information about St. Mary's CE Primary School.
The Role
St Mary’s have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant, to support children with specific SEND needs. Both St Mary’s CE Primary School and Wraxall CE Primary School are seeking Learning Support Assistants for SEND needs.
The post for 5/30.5 hours is fixed term until August 2023 (subject to a review of the Schools budget and pupil’s school placement.)
The post for 12.5 hours is fixed term until August 2024 (subject to a review of the Schools budget and pupil’s school placement.)
Post-holders will be required to work 5/12.5/30.5 hours per week, term time only to include INSET days.
The salary is grade JG3 (5-6), £21,575 - £21,968 per annum FTE (pro-rata: £2549.69 to £2596.14 per annum based on 5 hours per week, £6374.23 to £6490.34 based on 12.5 hours per week and £15553.13 to £15836.44 per annum based on 30.5 hours per week)
We would love to hear from you if you are:
- Passionate about helping young children learn and develop
- Enthusiastic, creative and caring
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to show initiative and reflect on your own practice
- Able to build effective relationships with parents and other stakeholders
If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact the school office at St Mary’s CE Primary School or Wraxall CE Primary.
We can offer you:
- A fabulous working environment with an opportunity to contribute towards excellent outcomes for children and young people
- Collaborative working within our Trust community to support our endeavors to work smarter
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- Apprenticeships
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to wellbeing support
- 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling
- Healthcare cash plan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts
Application Details
All applicants are advised to refer to the job description and specification before submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please submit an Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.
Closing Date: Monday 6th February (12:00 am) - We recommend early application as the school reserves the right to close the advert prior to the stated deadline date
Interview Date: Friday 10th February