Combined role of School Receptionist & Learning Support Assistant
Talavera Junior School, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1RG18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): Receptionist - 12 hours per week Wed/Fri (8.30 – 12.15 & 13.15 – 15.30 LSA - 16.5 hours per week (Mon/Tues & Thurs 8.50 – 12.15 & 13.15-15.20)
Contract type
- Fixed term - 9 months
Actual salary
- 15192.96
What skills and experience we're looking for
Combined role of School Receptionist & Learning Support Assistant
Closing date: 3rd November 2024
Contract/Hours: Fixed term until July 2025, Part-time
Salary Type: Support Staff
Salary Details: Support staff Grade B (FTE £23,058) Actual - £15,192.96
Hours of Work: Reception 12 hours per week Wed/Fri (8.30 – 12.15 & 13.15 – 15.30
LSA 16.5 hours per week (Mon/Tues & Thurs 8.50 – 12.15 & 13.15-15.20)
Location of Role: Talavera Junior School
Job/Person Summary
Do you want to make a real difference?
We are looking for a dedicated colleague that has the flexibility to work within an outstanding school, delivering support to all of our stakeholders including families, students and staff.
Receptionist role is for two days. Hours to be worked are 8.30 – 15.30 with a 1 hour lunch break.
The successful candidate will be the first point of contact in our very busy school office and will be expected to deliver exceptional customer service to pupils, families and visitors to the school. The role will include general administrative duties such as answering the telephones, message taking, photocopying, sending e-mails, as well as using several schools IT systems.
Learning support assistant to work for three days. Hours to be worked are 8.50 – 12.15 & 13.15-15.20.
The responsibilities for the learning support role will include supporting learning in core subjects and intervention when children have not grasped a concept.
You may also be asked to assist other adults in the class with the preparation of resources and general classroom duties.
The successful candidate must:
- Be a calm, positive and effective communicator, confident in liaising with all colleagues, children, parents, governors and outside agencies
- Be able to use initiative and thrive through a ‘can do’ approach to solving problems
- Be flexible in the role and tasks undertaken and can work with frequent interruption
- Be able to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
- Look after the welfare of children through a first aider role
- Have strong IT and administrative skills (MS Office) to produce letters and other documents
- Be able to work on their own as well as being part of a larger team
- Be able to work under pressure whilst still providing the best customer service.
We are looking for someone who:
- has high expectations of all children
- is able to use their own initiative and be proactive
- is able to communicate well with others
- is a good team player
- has excellent subject knowledge in English and Maths and at least a Grade C or equivalent in both subjects
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you delightful children who are enthusiastic to learn and determined to do their best. We are an outstanding school with a supportive and friendly team.
Come and visit us and see what we have to offer.
Application Procedure
For further information or an application form please call the office on 01252 322156, visits are warmly welcomed.
Application forms along with lots of information about our school can be found on the school website www.talaverajunior.co.uk.
Safer Recruitment
Talavera Junior School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
About us
Address: Gun Hill, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU111RG
Telephone:01252 322156
Website:www.talaverajunior.co.uk
Contact e-mail address: office@talaverajunior.co.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
About Talavera Junior School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 446 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Talavera Junior School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- leanne.wilson@talaverajunior.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01252322156
Talavera Junior School is a three-form school nestled in the heart of Aldershot. We are a growing school and our current year 3, 4 and 6 cohorts are four-form, meaning there are lots of opportunities within our setting. During our most recent Ofsted, we were judged as an ‘Outstanding’ school in all areas.
Arranging a visit to Talavera Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email leanne.wilson@talaverajunior.co.uk.
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