1-1 Learning Support Assistant
Orchard Community Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2QUThis job expired on 4 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 April 2024 at 9am
Date listed
12 March 2024
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Five days per week, term time only. Hours worked have to be flexible due to the child being on a reduced timetable until mid-May. Therefore, initially the appointment is for 10 hours per week (1.00-3.00pm), increasing to 25 hours per week (8.45-1.45pm with an unpaid lunch break of 30 minutes).
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 9th July 2024
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,118 to £23,505 per annum
Pay scale
- Leicestershire Grade 5
What skills and experience we're looking for
Orchard Primary School are seeking to appoint a dedicated, caring professional to provide support to a delightful pupil in Year 6 with Special Educational Needs.
- Be an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who will bring a sense of energy and passion to the role
- Have NVQ 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent (although training can be given to secure these qualifications)
- Have a good level of general education - English and Maths GCSE passes are essential
- Be able to use their initiative to work independently and flexibly
- Be a person with good interpersonal skills who can form positive relationships with both pupils and adults, and work effectively as part of a team
- Be someone who is able to show empathy and flexibility towards the children in their care
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you:
- Well-behaved, happy children who are eager and willing to learn
- An attractive, well-maintained working environment with excellent facilities and resources
- The opportunity to become part of a hardworking and nurturing staff who are committed to providing the best education for the children in their care
- An imaginative and creative approach to the curriculum, layered with excellent enrichment opportunities to bring learning to life
- A genuine commitment to continuing professional development and career progression within a truly inclusive, forward thinking school
- A supportive Governing Body
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding
Orchard Primary School is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Short listed candidates will be asked to complete a self-disclosure form and online checks will be undertaken. The successful candidate will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
References will be sought in advance of the interview.
All job offers will be subject to successful DBS, medical clearance and references.
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About Orchard Community Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 329 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- school@orchard.leics.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01332 810078
Arranging a visit to Orchard Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email school@orchard.leics.sch.uk.
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