Early Years Learning Support Assistant (Level 3)
Great Missenden CofE Combined School, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AZThis job expired on 26 September 2023 – see similar jobs
Closing date
26 September 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 September 2023
Job details
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Visa sponsorship
- No, visa sponsorship not available
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £20,104.00 - £23,961.00 Annually (FTE) 30 hours a week, term time only
Early Years Learning Support Assistant (Level 3) job summary
Early Years Learning Support Assistant (Level 3) - Great Missenden Church of England Combined School
Location: Great Missenden
Are you passionate about giving children the best possible start to their schooling? Do you want to make a real difference to children’s learning?
We are looking for a key member of staff to join our excellent Early Years team, working with individual children and groups.
You need to be enthusiastic, resourceful, flexible and reliable. The successful candidate will have a level 3 qualification and experience of working in an early years setting.
Great Missenden School is a delightful and friendly place to work. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment which inspires every child to challenge themselves, be confident and think creatively.
Term time only
Salary Type: Bucks pay
Salary details: BPR 1 - 2 depending on experience
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week (8.45am - 3.15pm)
Closing date: 22/09/2023 09:00
Interviews to be held: Interviews will take place as suitable applications are received so early application is encouraged.
About usOur aim is that children come out of the school gates at the end of the day saying "That was the best day ever!".
How do we achieve this?
By creating a culture where every child is valued as unique and irreplaceable;
By employing magic teachers and support staff who 'light the blue touch paper' and build children's learning power;
By providing 'unforgettable experiences' enriching the curriculum and making learning irresistible;
By developing in all children the key values of Truth, Love, Faith, Courage, Respect and Community.
Website: www.greatmissendenschool.co.uk
About the roleThe successful candidate will be expected to work with and support individual pupils with Educational Health Care Plans or groups of children on specific activities. Key aspects of the role are:
•To develop an understanding of the specific needs of pupils to be supported.
•To have an awareness of vulnerable groups of children including those pupils eligible for pupil premium funding.
•To aid pupils’ to learn as effectively as possible in both group situations and individually.
•To aid children in developing independent leaning skills
•To guide and assist the development of children’s social behaviour, attitudes, self-esteem and skills.
•To assist class teachers and Inclusion Co-ordinator to develop, lead and evaluate suitable programmes of support to meet the individual needs of pupils.
The successful candidate needs to be organised and enthusiastic with excellent communication skills. We are looking for someone who is committed to providing high expectations and an inclusive environment for all children including those with barriers to learning. Experience of working in an early years environment is essential.
The successful candidate will have CACHE Level 3 Childcare (or higher) and GCSE Maths, English and Science (or equivalent).
Other informationVisits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below. Please send completed application forms to the email address below.
At Great Missenden CE Combined School the health, safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. We expect all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment to safeguarding our pupils.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
- All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
About Great Missenden CofE Combined School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 423 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
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