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1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant

Ratby Primary School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE6 0LN

This job expired on 6 May 2024 – see similar jobs

Job start date
3 June 2024
Closing date
6 May 2024 at 9am
Date listed
30 April 2024

Job details

Job role: Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time, term time: Contracted Hrs: 26.25 per week (LSA) per week 2.5 per week (MDS) per week
Contract type: Fixed term - 25th August 2025
Pay scale: Grade 5, Pts 7 to 8 (LSA) Grade 4, Pts 5 to 6 (MDS)

What skills and experience we're looking for

1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant

Ratby Primary School

Fixed Term Contract until 25th August 2025

Contracted Hrs: 26.25 per week (LSA)

2.5 per week (MDS)

Working Wks: Term Time + Inset Days, 39 wks (LSA)

Term Time Only, 38 wks (MDS)

Grade: Grade 5, Pts 7 to 8 (LSA)

Grade 4, Pts 5 to 6 (MDS)

Salary: £14,085 to £14,321 per annum (LSA)

£1,285 to £1,296 per annum (MDS)

Are you looking to gain further experience in a classroom setting?

Are you looking to build a career that gives you a genuine sense of achievement and fulfilment?

Would you like to work with an experienced and supportive team and have a positive impact on the young people we support?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant to join Ratby Primary School on a fixed term basis until 26th August 2024, however this date will be reviewed and is likely to be extended based on continued funding. The successful candidate will work within our Key Stage 2 team and will also be required to provide lunch time cover for 30 minutes per day during term time.

The 1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant is responsible for supporting a child with general learning and emotional needs. We are looking to appoint an individual with a passion and commitment to supporting the needs of our children, and for someone who has the ability to liaise with parents and other educational professionals.

This role is a rewarding one with a successful candidate having the opportunity to gain more experience in the classroom and work with experienced and established staff in Key Stage 2.

The ideal candidate will have:

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in supporting teaching and learning
Experience of supporting teaching and learning in an educational setting
Experience of supporting SEN in an educational setting is desirable
Knowledge of various health or SEND conditions and needs, e.g. autism, ADHD, diabetes etc.
Show flexibility to adapt teaching methods to suit the needs of the child
Good literacy and numeracy skills

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer:

Opportunity to work within a supportive team
Opportunities for career development with access to apprenticeship and training schemes
Generous annual leave entitlements
Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (24% contribution by the employer)
Employee Support Service (counselling) for employees and close family members (24/7 support)
Employee Discount and Benefit Scheme
Opportunity for an annual flu vaccination

Applications

If you would like to discuss this post or arrange a visit to the school to meet the Head Teacher, Lisa Jones, prior to applying please contact:

To apply for one of the positions:

1. Visit our careers website

2. Apply using the online application form

3. Submit a supporting statement outlining the reasons why you are applying and your suitability for the position

Application Closing Date: 9am, Monday 6th May 2024

Provisional Interview Date: Thursday 9th May 2024

We look forward to receiving your application!

SAFEGUARDING…

Bradgate Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to be-have in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

WE ARE ALL UNIQUE…

At our Trust inclusion means everyone is welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We value individuality and uniqueness and aim to create a sense of belonging. We want an inclusive workplace that helps build the success of our pupils and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

Safeguarding StatementRatby Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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