1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant and Midday Supervisor (BRA097BC)
13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Monday 10 February 2025
Closing date
17 December 2024 at 9am
Date listed
29 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- Approx Starting Salary LSA £14,109 and Midday Supervisor £1,356
1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant and Midday Supervisor (BRA097BC) job summary
Braunstone Community Primary School
Dual role for:
1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant - Grade 5, Pay Points 7 to 8
Approx. starting salary £14,109 (based on working 25 hours per week and 39 weeks per year)
Midday Supervisor - Grade 4, Pay Points 5 to 6
Approx. starting salary £1,356 (based on working 2.5 hours per week and 38 weeks per year)
Temporary until 19 December 2025, covering Maternity Leave
Monday to Friday, 09:00am until 15:00pm (inclusive of 30 minute midday duty and 30 minute unpaid lunch break each day)
Braunstone Community Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspiring and highly motivated 1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant and Midday Supervisor who will be committed to improving outcomes for all of our children, along with a passion for providing inspirational learning experiences.
Why choose Braunstone Community Primary School?
It is our mission to provide our pupils with a stimulating and engaging curriculum in a safe and secure environment. We believe that emotional wellbeing is essential in developing positive behaviour and academic success. We value and respect all individuals and our ethos gives our community the confidence to achieve their full potential and to be the best that they can be, and in doing so make a positive contribution to society.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To work under the supervision of a teacher to provide care and encouragement to children and young people with disabilities or special educational needs, supporting them to participate in activities and liaising, if required, with parents / carers / other professionals as appropriate.
- To help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the teacher’s lesson plans.
- To prepare and utilise ICT resources to support pupils learning.
- Participate in educational visits and off-site activities in order to support the full engagement of the designated pupil(s).
- Supervise pupils in the area in which they eat their lunch and manage queues accordingly.
- Act as a responsible caring adult with the health, safety, and welfare of the children always in mind; must show conduct which commands respect.
- Supervise/engage pupils after lunch, either inside or outside of the school building, being especially vigilant as to the health, safety and security of the pupils within their care, and in accordance with the School Behaviour Policy.
We are looking for someone who has:
- NVQ 2 in support Teaching and Learning, or Equivalent OR able to demonstrate the ability to meet the STL Level 2 National Occupational Standards relevant to this post.
- Experience of supporting teaching and learning in a formal setting.
- Knowledge of child protection and health and safety procedures
- Good interpersonal skills
- Empathy with children and young people
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to support with your application.
What we offer:
- Flexible working options
- Support for continuous professional development in the role
- Opportunities to visit other organisations for professional learning
- Highly committed and motivated Team
- A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun
- Free car parking
- Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale range
- A defined benefit pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme - EAP
- Employee self-service portal.
- Eyecare voucher scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retail discounts
- Dental support
- Gym discount
- Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school
- Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children
- Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school
- Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust
- Excellent opportunities for personal and career development
- A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues
More about Discovery Schools Trust
Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.
Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.
Safeguarding Statement: We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.
While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting.
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Braunstone Community Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 450 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
Braunstone Community Primary School is part of the Discovery Schools Academies Trust group and is a very special place. Visitors often comment positively on the children’s warm welcome, their enthusiasm and also on staff’s commitment and dedication.
We understand the power of education and take very seriously our duty to give your children the best start in life. Our learning community combines high expectations with quality learning and relationships to ensure that every child achieves a personal best.
Our last Ofsted inspection in September 2019, rated us ‘Good’ in all areas. We are very proud to be a member of this community. We continue to strive for continuous improvements in everything we do. Our commitment is to be the best we can be and to help your children become successful, happy and respectful young people. Their learning and personal development are our driving force.
We believe that every child in our school should be treated as if they were our own.
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