Child Specific Learning Support Assistant
Greswold Primary School, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2AZ7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 November 2024 at 3pm
Date listed
14 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): 30 hours per week Monday to Friday, exclusive of INSET days, from 08:30 to 15.15 with an unpaid 15-minute mid-morning break and an unpaid 30-minute lunch break. Job share will be considered preferably on an AM / PM basis – please state on your application your preference of working pattern.
Contract type
- Fixed term - Child Specific
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,702 - £27,334
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a Child Specific Learning Support Assistant, to work within EYFS, KS1 or Year 3. The successful applicant will be able to set firm boundaries but also have an invested interest in nurturing and developing our pupils. The position will commence as soon as possible and will finish either when the child leaves Greswold Primary School, or if the funding is adjusted or removed.
The role will be 30 hours per week Monday to Friday, exclusive of INSET days, from 08:30 to 15.15 with an unpaid 15-minute mid-morning break and an unpaid 30-minute lunch break.
Applications for a job share will be considered preferably on an AM / PM basis – please state on your application form your preference of working pattern.
Ideally candidates must have NVQ Level 3 in supporting Teaching and Learning or the equivalent, while a good level of numeracy and literacy is essential (GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent). The position will be paid on Band C point 8 - 14 currently £24,702 – £27,334 pro rata (Pay Award pending) dependant on qualifications and experience.
Informal conversations about the post are welcomed and encouraged via email.
All application forms must be returned to the school postal address or by email to jobs@greswold.solihull.sch.uk. Please note we do not accept CVs.
Closing date for completed application forms is 3pm on Thursday 28th November 2024. Interviews will be held on the morning of Wednesday 4th December 2024.
We are unable to contact unsuccessful applicants following this date.
What the school offers its staff
Greswold is an ethnically diverse, inclusive learning community where we believe every child really does matter. At Greswold we aspire to excellence. We want our pupils to be enthusiastic about their learning; be curious about the world around them and try their best in everything they do. Our ethos encourages children to embrace risks and follow their imagination. We expect our pupils to show respect for each other and take a pride in their school community. Our teaching staff work hard to ensure children enjoy their learning and make good progress. Staff appreciate steps taken by leaders to help them manage their workload and promote their well-being.
Together with our wider community, which includes the PTA, we believe that Greswold provides our pupils and staff with a solid foundation and a positive place to work and learn.
Commitment to safeguarding
Solihull MBC and Greswold Primary School has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and where relevant workforce checks and safeguarding checks as appropriate.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jobs@greswold.solihull.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Greswold Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 690 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Greswold Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jobs@greswold.solihull.sch.uk
Greswold is a large, successful, ethnically diverse primary school near to the centre of Solihull whose vision is to provide an inclusive learning environment where every child really does matter. Our BRICKS values of belonging, respect, independence, curiosity, kindness and success are at the heart of everything we do.
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