Learning Support Assistant
Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3BDThis job expired on 23 January 2023
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 January 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 December 2022
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 8.45 - 3.15 including some lunch duties 3,4 or 5 days will be considered
Contract type
- Maternity or parental leave cover - Up to 1 year from 20th February 2023
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £21,189 and £21,968
Pay scale
- D4 to D6
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join our strong, friendly and motivated staff team. As a Learning Support Assistant you will work under the direction of the class teacher with the SENCO as line manager. You duties will include working with groups of children, supporting the class teacher in delivering lessons.
We invite applications from Learning Support Assistants who:
- Are experienced in supporting pupils with social communication and behavioural difficulties
- Are able to support children’s self-esteem, inclusion and behavioural development
- Are patient, calm, organised and adaptable
- Work well as part of a team
- Are able to use their own initiative as well as take direction
- Are enthusiastic and have a positive outlook
- Are creative and able to motivate children
- Have excellent communication skills
What the school offers its staff
Alderbury and West Grimstead School (AWGS) is located 4 miles to the east of Salisbury and enjoys a delightful semirural location. The school recently turned 25 years old and we were delighted to be able to plant a jubilee copse to mark our silver jubilee.
As a Church School, we strive to be a caring and nurturing community and aim to give every child the best possible foundation for their life, both in terms of their academic achievements and pastoral care. The school has excellent links with the local community, through the parish churches and also through other community groups.
Further details about the role
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 Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 151 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@alderbury.wilts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01722 710464
Arranging a visit to Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@alderbury.wilts.sch.uk.
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