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Learning Support Assistant

Bentfield Primary School and Nursery, Stansted, Essex, CM24 8DX

This job expired on 17 May 2022 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  17 May 2022 at 4pm

• Date listed

  28 April 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: The working pattern for our LSAs are Monday - Friday, term time only starting at 8:45am and finishing at 3:30pm. We would consider part days or part weeks if appropriate.
• Contract type: Fixed term - 31 August 2024
• Full-time equivalent salary: LGP Scale 3 - £19264 - £19650 pro rata

Learning Support Assistant job summary

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistants to join our team. There are differing roles available, which may suit different candidates. These include: • Working in a general capacity within classrooms, assisting the class teacher and supporting groups of pupils with their learning. • Providing one to one support for pupils with specific learning difficulties. We have positions available to start during this term or in September. Successful Candidates will • Be flexible, patient and a good communicator with a positive disposition • Be able to work as part of a team under the direction of the class teacher • Be approachable and understanding • Have a good sense of humour and be able to work using own initiative Although we prefer prior experience of supporting children (including those with additional needs if in specific roles), we welcome applications from those who are new to the role, and would be willing to provide appropriate training for candidates with less experience.

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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About Bentfield Primary School and Nursery

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 200 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bentfield Primary School and Nursery website
• Email address: admin@bentfield.essex.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01279813626
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bentfield-primary-school-and-nursery

Bentfield is a friendly, welcoming, fully inclusive mainstream school with a highly regarded enhanced provision. In our last inspection (February 2024) we were judged to be good in every category.

Our school is set in beautiful, mature wooded grounds and is a caring, sharing community that caters for children of all abilities.

Bentfield's principles:
- Everyone's contribution is valued
- If it works, do more of it. If it doesn't, change it
- Consistency benefits the whole school community
- Co-operation and communication effect positive change
- Optimism and positive thinking lead to success
- Consultation is essential for positive change

Arranging a visit to Bentfield Primary School and Nursery

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@bentfield.essex.sch.uk.

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