1:1 Special Needs Learning Assistant

Maple Tree Primary School, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2WA

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  22nd April 2025

• Closing date

  28 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £8,481.00 - £8,943.00 Annually (Actual) Level 2B point 3-5

1:1 Special Needs Learning Assistant job summary

1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant (15 hours)

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our inclusive team to work on either a 1:1 basis, or within a group of children.

Contract: Part time (fixed term, attached to a child)

Hours: 15 hours a week. Monday- Friday. Term time only.

Salary: Level 2B point 3-5 ( £8441 - £8943)

Closing date: 12pm on Friday 28th March

Start: 22nd April 2025 (or when notice is worked)

Please note the school may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

About Maple Tree Primary School

Maple Tree Primary school is a single form entry primary school with an onsite pre-school, accepting children from age 2-11. We are a kind and positive school that models respect and embraces diversity - where everyone feels safe and is encouraged to be the best they can be.

The Role

The successful candidate will be working with a pupil on a 1:1 basis, to help them access the curriculum and thrive and learn in line with their Education, Health Care Plans (EHCP). We need a classroom practitioner who will bring their experience, passion for learning and energy to our talented team. They will have the ability to assist and work under the direction of the class teacher. They will be able to support and aid the learning of pupils through clarifying and explaining instructions, ensuring the use of equipment and materials and to provide continuous encouragement and motivation.

Please note check the attached job description and personal specification for a more detailed look at the requirements for the role before applying.

Maple Tree Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the Person Specification in order to be offered the post. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced Level and a qualification check are required for this post. Please note that part that as part of our safeguarding duty, references will be obtained and an online check carried out at the shortlisting stage.

If you have any questions regarding this post please contact the school office on 01767 699806 or email office@mapletreeprimaryschool.com.

Commitment to safeguarding

his school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the Person Specification in order to be offered the post. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced Level and a qualification check are required for this post. Please note that part that as part of our safeguarding duty, references will be obtained and an online check carried out.

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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Maple Tree Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 252 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Maple Tree Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/maple-tree-primary-school-sandy

Maple Tree is a one and a half form entry school which opened as a lower school in 2000. Last year transition began to become a Primary school and from September 2019 the school will cater for children of pre-school age (2 year olds) up to Year 6.

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