Learning Support Assistant - Alternative Resource Provision (ARP on WHC site)
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1LG33 days remaining to apply
Start date details
February 2025
Closing date
29 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,040.00 - £25,803.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary £17,441.35 - £17,972.81
Learning Support Assistant - Alternative Resource Provision (ARP on WHC site) job summary
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy
Learning Support Assistant - Additional Resources Provision (SEND)
Salary: Pt 3-5 (FTE £25040 - £25803) Actual salary £17,441.35 - £17,972.81
Start date: 24th February 2025
Hours: 8:45am - 3:30pm, 31.25 hrs term time + insets (37.7 working weeks)
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy is opening an Alternative Resource Provision (ARP) for children with ASD. The children will attend day to day learning in the ARP however they will have opportunities to work in the mainstream classroom where appropriate.
This will provide a unique opportunity for anyone who wants to develop their skills to oversee and deliver the day to day interventions within the provision.
Part of this opportunity will include offsite training at another ARP, alongside tailored planning and support, ahead of the opening at Waltham Holy Cross.
Essential requirements:
Level 3 qualification (or currently working towards achieving)
Ability to use ICT and learn new skills
Working in partnership with specialist teacher to support pupils needs
Additional benefits working at Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy:
Additional 6 days school holidays
Competitive salary
An outstanding childcare facility (under 3 years) for NET staff at discounted rates
A supportive team of leaders and staff
Opportunities for growth and development
A collaborative environment to work with colleagues across the trust
Extensive CPD opportunities, with external courses for career development
SENDCO network within the Trust
Working with a pastoral team, including a family liaison officer
Membership of a generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS)
National pay rates
Flexible working opportunities
Supportive special leave requests
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy offer a unique chance to be part of a friendly and supportive team. Being part of a primary cluster of six schools, staff work in teams to share the responsibility for planning, with support from Trust subject leads and the Curriculum Director. High quality CPD is offered across the Trust.
The school has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything they do, and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents, the local community and the other local schools within NET. At Waltham Holy Cross we believe in the future development of our teachers to enable them to develop and progress their career.
What Ofsted says about Waltham Holy Cross Primary School:
“Pupils proudly and happily attend this school. They know and live up to the school rules of 'be kind, work hard, and be safe’.”
“All staff have high expectations for pupils.”
“Pupils behave exceptionally well. They display a highly positive attitude towards their learning. They produce high-quality work.”
“The school promotes diversity and encourages pupils to show compassion and kindness to others. Pupils understand that everyone is unique and that this should be celebrated.”
“The school has created a well-considered and ambitious curriculum.”
“Teachers are well-trained and knowledgeable... Teachers check pupils’ understanding regularly. The school provides timely and effective support to make sure that pupils do not fall behind. As a result, pupils learn well in many subjects.”
“School improvement has been swift and effective… reflected in consistent expectations of: quality teaching and staff subject knowledge; pupils' excellent behaviours; their quality of work and improving outcomes; and positive attendance rates.”
What parents says about our Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy:
Parents rated Waltham Holy Cross Primary as follows via Parent View:
96% of parents would recommend this school to another parent
98% of children are happy at the school
96% of parents agree the school is well led and managed
What our teachers says about working with NET Academies Trust:
“I feel like it is an incredibly supportive working atmosphere where people want the best for one another and go out of their way to do their best for both staff and pupils. It is pupil driven which is why I particularly agree with the academy’s attitude towards priorities.”
“The academy allows me to be part of something larger that makes a difference.”
“Staff and pupils feel that we are all part of one family that help and support each other.”
“I very much enjoy working for the academy, because I feel supported, valued and work with a great group of people.”
Potential applicants are both welcome and encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the school office by telephone on 01992 713191.
In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted.
NET Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process all shortlisted applicants will be subject to social media checks. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Commitment to safeguarding
NET Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process all shortlisted applicants will be subject to social media checks. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 617 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
Welcome to Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy and Nursery.
On behalf of the children, staff and governors, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy and Nursery.
Based in Waltham Abbey, our school is very special – a happy and safe environment in which our children can learn, grow and develop into confident and successful young people.
Through our engaging curriculum, we ensure that children can foster a passion for learning and curiosity that will help to develop: a strong knowledge base, high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in ensuring that children receive a well-rounded education; where individual talents can be spotted and nurtured to ensure that all children experience success and reach their potential.
The school has a caring team that works hard to reach high standards in everything we do. We firmly believe that education is a partnership between home and school and regard you as an active partner in your child’s education and value your interest and support.
We are delighted to be part of the NET Academy Trust. The key aim of NET Academies Trust is to promote and lead innovative practice to help raise educational outcomes for all pupils.
We warmly welcome parents, carers and visitors into the school. If you have any questions regarding your child’s learning, your child’s class teacher will be happy to make an appointment to see you. The senior team are also on the playground before and after school each day and we are happy to help in any way we can. Alternatively, please feel free to speak with the school office about any queries you may have or contact me or one of the assistant headteachers via the School Office on 01992 713 191.
Whether you are a parent of a pupil, or are considering joining us, we hope you’ll find all the information you need here. If you are considering enrolling your child at Waltham Holy Cross, please contact our school office to arrange a visit and to meet with me.
Finally, please do read some of our newsletters to find out about key dates/events and what your child is learning. Paper copies can be made available upon request from the school office.
We look forward to meeting you and working with you.
Sarah Clarke
Head of School
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy and Nursery.
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