Learning Assistant
Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 0BZ31 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 October 2024
Closing date
27 August 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 July 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Term time: 33.5hrs a week term time Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8.30am – 3.30pm Wed 8.30am – 4.30pm
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 Months
Full-time equivalent salary
- £21,544
Pay scale
- £17,247
What skills and experience we're looking for
Kilnwood Vale School are looking for a Learning Assistant to join our school. You could be supporting a child on a 1:1 basis, or a class teacher in a class of up to 30 children. Ideally you will be an experienced Learning Assistant, but whatever your level of experience, please use the supporting statement on the application form to show us how you match the skills we need and what you can bring to the role. Please note this is a 1year Fixed Term Contract
Your opportunity:
Our Learning Assistants really are valued members of our team and are expected to support the education and progress of either an assigned child who needs additional support with their learning, or in a more generalist role within a classroom.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our growing, diverse and welcoming primary school. Our schools have a passion for and, understanding of, what effective learning is and we help to inspire our pupils to be the best they can be. In return for your hard work we can offer excellent CPD opportunities and the support of a strong collaborative team.
What we are looking for:
- Someone to assist in preparing the classroom, receiving children and clearing away
- Help with planning activities and preparing materials to help the child access the curriculum
- To support the children in class, group and individual activities, indoors and outdoors.
- Assist in monitoring the child's progress, assessing achievement and recording results and observations, sharing outcomes with the class teacher
- A can do approach and flexibility
- Knowledge of SEND and supporting pupils with additional needs, is desirable
- A confident and clear communicator with parents.
- An excellent role model to children, colleagues and parents, exemplifying our core principle of kindness
- A positive, open-minded professional actively supportive of the ethos, vision and values of the school
- A member of the team who can build strong relationships with parents, children and staff
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.
What the school offers its staff
About Kilnwood Vale School and Nursery
Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Kilnwood Vale our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School
This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.
Join the GLF Schools Community
- As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team
- A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
The Details:
Start Date: October 2024 - October 2024 1YR Fixed Term to cover Mat leave
Actual Salary: £17,247 ( Full time £21,544)
Hours of work: 33.5hrs a week term time
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8.30am – 3.30pm Wed 8.30am – 4.30pm
Closing Date: 27th August 2024
Interview date: TBC - early September 2024
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
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About Kilnwood Vale Primary School
- School type
- Free School, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 284 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Kilnwood Vale Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- k.sullivan@glfschools.org
- Phone number
- 020 8716 4987
Arranging a visit to Kilnwood Vale Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.sullivan@glfschools.org.
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