Learning Support Assistant

Belvoirdale Community Primary School, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3RD

16 days remaining to apply

Closing date
1 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 October 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: £23,118.00 - £23,505.00 Monthly 28.75 Hours a week, Term time plus one week

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Belvoirdale Primary School (Good Ofsted, November 2023) in the heart of Coalville, are seeking applications for the position of a Learning Support Assistant for the Cedar SEND classroom. The role is to provide learning support to children with a variety of learning needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH. Everyone at Belvoirdale is committed to ensuring that our children have the best possible education and are keen to develop opportunities for our children to thrive. We are a caring and inclusive school, where pupils, staff and parents/carers are valued.

You will:

Have a good standard of education
Be enthusiastic and flexible and have the ability to work effectively as part of a team
Have experience/knowledge of working with all abilities including ASD/ADHD, SEMH, SEND and related learning behaviours
Have a knowledge of the new SEND code of practice that supports an inclusive classroom

We can offer you:

A welcoming and caring school with well-behaved and motivated pupils who are enthusiastic learners
The support of a fantastic team of committed, dedicated staff who are passionate about education
An exciting prospect to make an outstanding contribution to our school
Strong links and partnerships with local schools and the wider learning community
State of the art IT provision
A strong commitment to your professional development
Committed hard working Governors

All LSA’s require a willingness to become First Aid trained if not already qualified and to attend appropriate training to fulfil their role.

"This is an inclusive, vibrant and happy school where pupils thrive. Leaders have created an ethos that nurtures and supports pupils." Ofsted Nov 2023

Belvoirdale Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its pupils. Appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and Identity check. References need to include your most recent employer and will be requested prior to Interview. We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services.

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.