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Learning Assistant - Nursery

Longford Park Primary School, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 4FU

This job expired on 5 February 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 February 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 November 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 Hours per week (Monday - Friday 08:15 - 15:15) 39 Weeks per year (Term Time + Inset Days)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,300 - £22,181 FTE

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Learning Assistant to join our friendly and welcoming school to support the expansion of our nursery. A can do approach and flexibility are attributes we are looking for. The successful candidate would ideally hold a level 3 qualification in EYFS, however, this is desirable, not essential, so whatever your level of experience please use the supporting statement on the application form to show us how your skills match against our Job description and Person Specification and what you can bring to the role.

We are looking for a highly motivated, passionate person who is prepared to work hard and respond positively to the challenges of day to day school life and will be committed to supporting children to achieve the very best they can through an engaging, creative curriculum.

Your opportunity

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:

Be enthusiastic and committed to work well as part of a team, as well as being self-motivated and able to work independently.

Be committed to developing and sharing outstanding practice across GLF Schools.

Have the ability to enthuse and engage students in purposeful learning experiences

Be dedicated to ensuring that all children achieve their very best.

Be passionate about the children's learning and welfare.

Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour.

Develop effective working relationships with parents/carers, staff, external professionals and the wider community.

What the school offers its staff

About the Banbury Cluster

Consisting of four schools, the Banbury cluster has a collaborative approach towards working; this means the schools can work closely together to provide an outstanding educational experience to the local communities.

The schools benefit from being able to share resources and support each other where needed. It will also allow for more opportunities for career progression across the cluster and give you the chance to enhance your professional development.

Longford Park was graded Outstanding in September 2021 and goes from Nursery to Year 5, William Morris is an Outstanding, one form entry primary school, Hardwick is an established one form entry primary school and Cherry Fields (Nursery to Year 2) is an exciting new school.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. 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.

• Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 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
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer,

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

• School: Longford Park Primary School
• Pro-rata (actual) Starting Salary: £14,989 - £17,227 depending on experience
• Job Expires: 05 February 2023
• Interviews: TBC with shortlisted candidates

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.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Application Pack Cluster Sept 22.pdf - 627 KB (opens in new tab)

Join Our Community - Associate.pdf - 1.9 MB (opens in new tab)

About Longford Park Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 259 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Longford Park Primary School website
• Email address: s.jessop@glfschools.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/longford-park-primary-school-banbury

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