Learning Support Assistant

Saint Michael's Catholic High School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0SS

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  9 May 2024 at 1pm

• Date listed

  24 April 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Salary: H4.6 £23,893 plus fringe £988 (pro- rata £ 19,630 pa)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Required ASAP

Contract Term: Permanent Full-Time Post - Term Time plus 2 days INSET

Mon-Thurs 08:30-16:00 / Fri 08:30-15:30

Salary: H4.6 £23,893 plus fringe £988 (pro- rata £ 19,630 pa)

We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional and reliable full-time Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated and friendly staff team to support students in class, small groups and individually on a 1:1 basis with their learning needs.

Key requirements:

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above (or the equivalent) is essential
• Excellent English speaking skills
• Strong communication skills
• Previous experience of working with 11-16 year olds within an education environment is desirable.

All applications must be received by midday on Thursday 9 May 2024. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 14 May 2024.

We reserve the right to appoint a candidate before the closing date so early applications are encouraged.

The school is committed to the safeguarding, welfare and protection of children and young people and expects all of its employees to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the ‘Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974’ and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that an online search of all applicants will be carried out as part of our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Any questions arising from this online search may be discussed at interview.

References will be requested prior to interview.

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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About Saint Michael's Catholic High School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1127 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Saint Michael's Catholic High School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saint-michael-s-catholic-high-school-watford (opens in new tab)

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