Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Contract type: Permanent

Hours of work: Thursday and Friday, 8.30am – 3:30pm or Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8.30am – 3:30pm

Work pattern: 12 or 18 hours per week, Term Time Only (38 weeks)

Salary information: Scale 3, 12 hours per week: £7,574 - £7,689 or 18 hours per week: £11,362 - £11,533 per annum (dependent upon experience)

This is a fantastic and rare opportunity for someone wishing to join our school as a permanent classroom assistant (LSA). Initially, we are seeking someone to work in KS2, however this may change depending on the school’s needs. This post is a job share with the successful applicant able to choose to commit to 2 or 3 days a week, depending on their circumstances. 

An NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification is essential, as is experience of working in a primary setting.  

Excellent communication skills and a good standard of English are required. You must be hard-working, reliable, punctual and able to use your initiative. Teamwork is important as it ensures that we achieve the very best outcomes for our children.

We pride ourselves on being able to make that difference to our pupil’s progress, having a low staff turnover, good morale, well behaved children as well as a supportive SLT and Governing Body.

We are able to offer:

• A team of staff who are passionate about enabling all pupils to reach their potential.
• A cohesive multi-cultural community.
• A supportive and encouraging Inclusion and Leadership Team, committed to raising standards.
• A range of professional development opportunities and a structured training programme.

Closing date: Monday 23rd September 2024 at Noon

Interviews: W/C 30th September 2024 

CVs will not be accepted.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks to include an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online checks, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.