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Learning Support Assistant

Westfield Primary Academy, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 0BW

This job expired on 31 January 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  31 January 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 January 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern:
  • Part time
  • 34.25 hours per week / 38 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,257 per annum
• Actual salary: £15,679 per annum
• Pay scale: Grade 2 SP 1

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a committed and passionate Learning Support Assistant to support learning and development within the classroom.

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 anNVQ 3 or equivalent teaching assistant qualification.
• Further experience with positive handling, language interventions and or autism training would be beneficial to the role.
• Early years experience preferable.
• 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.

What the school offers its staff

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 Governor

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: Headteacher@westfieldprimaryacademy.co.uk
• Phone number: 01440 761697
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westfield-primary-academy (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Westfield Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Headteacher@westfieldprimaryacademy.co.uk.

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