Learning Assistant Level 2 + SEN

Required to start in as soon as possible.

The Governors of Sherdley Primary School wish to appoint a Learning Assistant to support a child with a SEND need within Early Years & KS1. This post is temporary and is linked to continued funding.

Hours: 30.83 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Inset Days

The candidate ideally should have at least two years’ work experience in a primary school setting and have worked with children with complex needs. Candidates should possess the aptitude and desire to support the delivery of quality education and have high aspirations for children with Special Educational Needs. Previous experience of working with children, within a school setting, who are pre-verbal with self-care and hygiene needs is essential.

The role will consist of:

• Supporting pupils with complex needs

• Provide structured programmes to support learning for pupils

• Communicating with parents

• Preparing and maintaining teaching resources

• Assist in a high quality of provision of welfare for all pupils

Full details of the role can be found in the job description.

Personal Qualities:

The applicant should be experienced, hard-working, enthusiastic, adaptable, able to show initiative and be part of a team. We are looking for someone who is has a calm, patient, and reflective manner. The successful candidate should have high expectations of themselves and our children. You must be a caring, responsible person who works well in a team. You must have an understanding of SEND within a school setting and have some experience of working with neurodiverse children displaying social communication difficulties and autism.

This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please feel free to contact The Headteacher, should you wish to discuss this post. Shortlisted candidates will be offered the opportunity to look round school prior to interview.

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 6th January 2025

Interviews will take place on Monday 13th January 2025 with a start date of ASAP once satisfactory checks have been returned.