Learning Support Assistant
Alton Park Junior School, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1DLThis job expired on 1 February 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 February 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 January 2022
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Fixed term and permanent positions available, to be discussed at interview. This post is 27.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (Term Time only).
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £18933- £19312
Actual salary
- £11686
Learning Support Assistant job summary
Alton Park Junior School
Learning Support Assistant
Pay Range: Local Government Scale 3 Point 4-5
Actual Salary from £11,686
Start Date: ASAP
The Role
We are seeking an outstanding individual to work in partnership with class teachers to support learning in line with the national curriculum, codes of practice and school policies and procedures.
Fixed term and permanent positions available, to be discussed at interview.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
• Working with individuals or small groups of children under the direction of teaching staff
• Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils supported.
• Support pupils with activities which support literacy and numeracy skills
• Support the use of ICT in the classroom and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
• Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies and help keep pupils on task
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).
We're looking for you if you have:
• Successful experience working with children in a school/early years environment
• Educated to NVQ Level 2 in learning support/early years, NNEB or equivalent qualification/experience
• Basic knowledge of First Aid and understanding of the School
• Literacy Good reading and writing skills
• Numeracy Good numeracy skills
Why work for The Sigma Trust, Alton Park Junior School?
We can offer you:
• A Competitive Salary
• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
• Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership at selected local gyms
This post is 27.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (Term Time only).
Additional Information:
For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk
To Apply
To apply for this post, please complete an application form, available from The Sigma Trust/this website and return it to recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk .
Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV’s and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.
Closing date: Midday Tuesday 1st February 2022.
Interviewing will take place on Friday 4th February 2022
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
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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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Alton Park Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 421 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Alton Park Junior School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01255750913
At Alton Park Junior School, a large Junior School with a 4 form entry, we aim to challenge all our pupils to ensure they fulfil their potential. We promote respect and tolerance within school and our wider community which prepares our children for life in modern Britain.
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