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KS2 Learning Support Assistant

Westfield Primary Academy, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 0BW

This job expired on 24 September 2021 – see similar jobs

• 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: 404 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Westfield Primary Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: ht@westfieldprimaryacademy.co.uk
• Phone number: 01440 761697
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westfield-primary-academy (opens in new tab)

At Westfield our aim is to provide a safe and happy environment where all pupils can learn, grow and succeed to the best of their ability. We are extremely proud of our academy and believe it provides an excellent environment in which pupils can grow and learn together in order to achieve to the best of their ability.

We have top class facilities which enable children to learn and grow in a large, spacious, modern building with ample grounds. We have two large halls, a large on-site kitchen, three playgrounds and a sizeable school field.

We are two form entry setting and can accommodate 60 children in each year group from Reception to Y6.

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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