Learning Assistant
Forge Wood Primary School
West Sussex
- £17,247 - £21,544 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- GLF Associate 2, point 1 Actual Salary, £17,247 (FTE £21,544)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 19 July 2024
Job overview
Forge Wood Primary School are looking for a Learning Assistant to join our school. You could be supporting a child on a 1:1 basis, or a class teacher in a class of up to 30 children. Ideally you will be an experienced Learning Assistant, but whatever your level of experience please use the supporting statement on the application form to show us how you match the skills we need and what you can bring to the role.
Your opportunity:
Our Learning Assistants really are valued members of our team and are expected to support the education and progress of either an assigned child who needs additional support with their learning, or in a more generalist role within a classroom.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our growing, diverse and welcoming primary school. Our schools have a passion for and, understanding of, what effective learning is and we help to inspire our pupils to be the best they can be. In return for your hard work we can offer excellent CPD opportunities and the support of a strong collaborative team.
What we're looking for:
- Someone to assist in preparing the classroom, receiving children and clearing away
- Help with planning activities and preparing materials to help the child access the curriculum
- To support the children in class, group and individual activities, indoors and outdoors.
- Assist in monitoring the child's progress, assessing achievement and recording results and observations, sharing outcomes with the class teacher
- A can do approach and flexibility
- Knowledge of SEND and supporting pupils with additional needs, is desirable
- A confident and clear communicator with parents.
- An excellent role model to children, colleagues and parents, exemplifying our core principle of kindness
- A positive, open-minded professional actively supportive of the ethos, vision and values of the school
- A member of the team who can build strong relationships with parents, children and staff
About Forge Wood Primary School
Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Forge Wood our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School.
This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
- A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme/ Local Government Pension Scheme (delete as appropriate)
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
The Details
Hours: 33.5 hours per week
Monday, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8.30 - 3.30 Wed 8.30 - 4.30
Term Time: 39 weeks per year (including INSET days).
Salary: GLF Associate 2, point 1 Actual Salary, £17,247 (FTE £21,544)
Close date: 19 July 2024
(Please note advert may close earlier due to high number of applications)
Start Date: September 2024
Interviews: TBC
Attached documents
About Forge Wood Primary School
Thank you for expressing an interest in Forge Wood Primary School.
In September 2016 we welcomed our first class of Reception children, and have evolved and grown within the growing community, establishing an inspiring curriculum for all our children to achieve.
When you join Forge Wood you will see that our learning and teaching is based on our Aims for every child to Aspire, Explore and Achieve. Our rich and varied curriculum will provide opportunities to develop skills to be successful in the future. The emphasis will be teaching through engaging topics, where creative learning is linked through exciting and relevant contexts that meet the different interests and needs of all its children. Visit our curriculum pages to find out more.
Forge Wood Primary is a new purpose built school. The amazing and unique design allows for the latest technology and innovation whilst making the most of the natural resources and the local environment. We are proud of our extensive facilities and would welcome you to visit our school to view them.
As an academy within GLF Schools, we benefit from sharing outstanding resources, and support in every aspect of school life from learning and teaching to staffing and educational expertise. At Forge Wood Primary School, we believe in working with the local community to ensure school is a place where children grow, learn and flourish together'. This ethos is embedded within our vision and values.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
- Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
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