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Learning Support Assistant

Ascot Road Primary School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 8AD

This job expired on 28 September 2021 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  28 September 2021 at 10am

• Date listed

  17 September 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20210 - £20597
• Actual salary: £12807.93

Learning Support Assistant job summary

LEARNING SUPPORT PRACTITIONER ASCOT ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL Part Time Position – 27.5 hours per week – Term Time plus5 INSET days Working Pattern: Monday – Friday 9.00am – 3.00pm Pay Spine: H3.5 - £19,312 + £898 Fringe Allowance FTE Actual Starting Salary including fringe - £12,807.93 Required as soon as possible We are seeking a talented SEN Learning Support Practitioner to support a Reception pupil who has additional specific learning needs. The successful candidate will work with teachers as part of a professional team providing learning support to help to overcome barriers to learning, including severe and multiple learning difficulties and behavioural, social, communication, sensory disabilities. We are looking for someone who: Essential: • Has experience of working with young children (aged 2-8 years) – not necessarily in a school setting • Is patient, warm and caring and enjoys spending time with children helping them learn and grow in confidence • Has good spoken English and an NVQ level 2 in numeracy & literacy or equivalent • Is a good team member with a positive ‘Can do’ attitude • Is a flexible individual who can use their initiative • Has a natural aptitude to model the Trust’s core behaviours – ‘We display transparency, kindness and respect in all our interactions with others, and support each other in all our endeavours. We are tenacious in our desire to make the difference together’. Desirable: • Has previous experience of working with children with additional learning needs • Has previous experience or a training qualification in working with children with Autism • Has a Level 3 Diploma in TA / Specialism Support • Has a secure knowledge of ICT • Has an understanding of the SEND Code of Practice We can offer: • Training to ensure you can fulfil all aspects of the job description • A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school • The support of a highly professional and committed staff team and the opportunity to expand your professional networks beyond the Trust through our external partnerships • The opportunity to develop your career within an expanding multi academy trust with a track record of excellent student attainment and achievement • Exceptional professional development opportunities • This contract may be terminated earlier if the student leaves the schools or the funding ceases. The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. How to make an application: • Please read the attached Appointment Brief before completing your application. • To apply, complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, your motivation for making an application and how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification. • The vacancy closes on 28th September 2021 at 10.00am, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found. • Interview date: ASAP thereafter • If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Dawn Gamble, Recruitment Manager on 07917 035962 or at recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk Website: www.ascotroadcfs.org.uk / www.daneseducationaltrust.org.uk School Address: Ascot Road, Watford, Herts WD18 8AD E-mail: recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk Danes Educational Trust Address: C/o St Clement Danes School, Chenies Road, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire WD3 6EW Tel: Dawn Gamble 01923 589699 / 07917 035962

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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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Appointment Brief LSP - Sep 21.pdf - 1000 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ascot Road Primary School

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 383 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ascot Road Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk
• Phone number: 07917 035962
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ascot-road-primary-school

Thank you for your interest in Ascot Road Primary School.

For information about the school, please visit: www.ascotroad.herts.sch.uk

For information about Danes Educational Trust, please visit: www.daneseducationaltrust.org.uk

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues within school to continuously develop their skills, pursue professional excellence, and are able to enable pupils to make excellent progress. If this is you then we would be delighted to receive your application.

If you would like to organise a visit to the school or if you would like to discuss any position in more detail then please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk.

The Trust’s core values are:
• We value joy in working, teaching and learning together
• We encourage everyone within our Trust to feel optimistic about the future and how they can shape it
• We support all individuals in developing resilience to enable them to respond to change and grow as a result
• We value and support the wellbeing of all individuals who learn and work in our schools
• We provide equality of opportunity and experience for all
• We provide a safe and secure learning environment for all

Arranging a visit to Ascot Road Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk.

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