KS2 Learning Support Assistant
Westfield Primary Academy, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 0BWThis job expired on 24 September 2021
Job start date
1 October 2021
Closing date
24 September 2021 at 9am
Date listed
15 September 2021
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 33 hours per week / 38 weeks per year
Contract type
- Fixed term - Fixed term to 31/08/2022
Full-time equivalent salary
- £17,842 - £18,933 per annum
Actual salary
- £13,165 - £13,962 per annum
KS2 Learning Support Assistant job summary
We are seeking to appoint a committed and passionate Learning Support Assistant to support learning and development in our school.
Do you have any of the following qualities?
• Passion and a commitment to supporting our vulnerable children and young people.
• The enthusiasm to provide personalised learning experiences to children with SEND
• Have a calm, patient and encouraging manner, with an ability to make learning fun.
• An ability to be self-motivated and manage time effectively in order to maximise children's learning time.
• Flexible and willing to support children in a variety of situations.
• It is essential that the applicant has good English/Maths skills and should preferably hold an NVQ 3 or equivalent teaching assistant qualification.
• Further experience with positive handling, language interventions and or autism training would be beneficial to the role.
• Have particular experience of supporting children with significant SEN needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH needs.
• Be able to differentiate when leading learning.
• Be flexible and prepared to use their initiative.
• Be committed to their own professional development.
In turn, we can offer you:
• A friendly and welcoming team
• A leadership team with vision and drive
• Wonderful children who love their school
• A wide range of expertise and experience
• Opportunities to share your strengths and learn with others
• A school that believes in continuing professional development
• Supportive and caring Senior Leaders and Governors
Please contact Headteacher Fiona-Catherine Thompson on 01440 761697 or email on ht@westfieldprimaryacademy.co.uk for more information.
Closing date: 09:00am, Friday 24th September 2021
Interview date: Monday 27th September 2021
To apply, please visit https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/148024TVS
If you are a current employee of Unity Schools Partnership, please use the following link to apply https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/148024INT
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date.
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Unity Schools Partnership, welcoming diversity.
Commitment to safeguarding
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
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About Westfield Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 442 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Westfield Primary Academy website
- Email address
- ht@westfieldprimaryacademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01440 761697
Arranging a visit to Westfield Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ht@westfieldprimaryacademy.co.uk.
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