Learning Support Assistant
Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 5BS5 days remaining to apply
Job start date
3 September 2024
Closing date
5 July 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 29.35 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.50am to 3.15pm (30 minute lunch break)
Contract type
- Fixed term - One year
Pay scale
- B1.4-6
What skills and experience we're looking for
We
are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to provide support for 2
pupils with special needs in our Reception class. Working alongside the
class teachers and the SENCO, you will be responsive to the individual needs
of the pupils and ensure they are able to access the curriculum and all
learning activities and experiences. It may be necessary to attend to the personal
needs of the pupils and implement related personal programmes including
communication, interaction, social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and
welfare matters.
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience of working with children with special education needs; communication and interaction; or experience of working with children with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
- Enhance and develop the interaction and communication needs of the pupil. Be an integral part of the Early Years’ team and will report to the class teacher about pupil problems, progress and achievements.
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils. Have strong communication skills and establish good relationships with both the EYFS staff team and the pupil’s parents.
- Work as part of a hard working team and be an effective team player.
- Be highly passionate in their work with good organisational skills.
The governing body is looking to appoint an outstanding classroom practitioner who:
- Has high expectations of pupil’s attainment, behaviour and well-being.
- Is highly committed and who will work as part of our team to build on the school’s success.
- Enjoys building effective, nurturing relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
- Will provide a rich, varied and exciting curriculum that helps every child experience success.
- Will support and embrace the Christian vision of the school.
What the school offers its staff
- Enthusiastic and motivated children.
- A thriving village school serving its local community.
- A high performing team of staff and governors who are committed to the school’s caring and Christian ethos.
- A team of dedicated professionals who work together to create a successful, secure, happy, purposeful and stimulating workplace.
- A child-centered learning environment where all children feel respected and valued.
- A commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Further details about the role
Collingham is a thriving village school serving its local community. We have a highly performing team, who are committed to the school’s caring and Christian ethos. Staff work together to create a successful, secure, happy, purposeful and stimulating environment where all children feel respected and valued.
Ethos and Values
Our Christian vision of ‘We are family; All are welcome; You are loved’ is at the core of everything we do. It underpins both our teaching and learning and our RESPECT Code and it provides an environment which prepares our children as confident, happy citizens.
Our vision has been inspired byColossians 3:14where – above anything else – we strive to put on love “which binds everything together in perfect harmony”.
Vision Statement We are family All are welcome You are loved
Through God's love, we create a happy and nurturing learning community.
Valuing individuality and embracing equality, we welcome all with respect and compassion into a safe environment where everyone can flourish.
With love and trust, we empower each child with the confidence to be everything they dreamed of – and more.
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.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to vacancies@collinghamschool.org
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 208 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- vacancies@collinghamschool.org
- Phone number
- 01937 573117
Collingham is a thriving village school serving its local community. We have a highly performing team, who are committed to the school’s caring and Christian ethos. Staff work together to create a successful, secure, happy, purposeful and stimulating environment where all children feel respected and valued.
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