Learning Support Assistant

Westfield Primary Academy, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 0BW

12 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
25 September 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Part time: 33.75 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed term until 31st August 2025
Pay scale: Grade 2, SP 2 (FTE: £22,367/ Actual: £16,668 per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a committed and passionate Level 3 Learning Support Assistant to support learning and development.

Do you have any of the following qualities?

• Passion and a commitment to supporting children in Early Years. Experience in Early Years preferable

• It is essential that the applicant has good English/Maths skills

• Have particular experience of supporting children with significant SEN needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH needs

• The enthusiasm to provide personalised learning experiences to children with SEND

• Further experience with positive handling, language interventions and or autism training would be beneficial to the role.

• Passion and a commitment to supporting our vulnerable children and young people.

• Have a calm, patient and encouraging manner, with an ability to make learning fun.

• An ability to be self-motivated and manage time effectively in order to maximise children's learning time

• Flexible and willing to support children in a variety of situations.

• Be committed to their own professional development.

What the school offers its staff

In turn, we can offer you:

• A friendly and welcoming team

• A leadership team with vision and drive

• Wonderful children who love their school

• A wide range of expertise and experience

• Opportunities to share your strengths and learn with others

• A school that believes in continuing professional development

• Supportive and caring Senior Leaders and Governor

Commitment to safeguarding

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.