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Learning Support Assistant

More than one location, Glf Schools

This job expired on 21 June 2024 – see similar jobs

Start date details
To be confirmed
Closing date
21 June 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 June 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week, 38.6 weeks of the year (term time plus 3 days)
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: GLF Associate 2 - Actual salary £15,286.74 FTE £21,544

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and proactive Learning Support Assistant, to join our hardworking and dedicated team to work supporting children across the school.

Your opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for a Learning Assistant to join our team with immediate effect. Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience of working with children with SEN needs.

The successful individual will support the Class Teacher in accessing an engaging curriculum. They will be a talented and professional individual who shares our vision of high aspirations, achievement and a passion for learning. They will be prepared to work hard and respond positively to the challenges of day to day school life and be a strong team player.

What we are looking for

The successful candidate should:

Be dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated
Be able to develop positive relationships with young children
Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour
Have experience of working with children
Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
Be a confident and clear communicator
Have GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

What the school offers its staff

About Marden Lodge Primary School, part of the Chalklands Cluster

Our School is a happy, vibrant and forward thinking. We have a friendly and committed staff who follow our vision statement of Aiming High, Working Hard, Learning Together. The school sits within an established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Marden Lodge, our cluster includes the following other primary schools; Chestnut Park, Whyteleafe, Warlingham Village, and Hillcroft.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.

A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Kindness
42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible working options
Generous holiday allowance
Work life and family friendly policies
Employee wellbeing initiatives
Career pathways and talent management
Access to a staff benefits portal
Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details:

Hours: 30 hours per week, 38.6 weeks of the year (term time plus 3 days)

Salary: GLF Associate 2 - Actual salary £15286.74 FTE £21544

Start Date: TBC

Closing date for applications: 21st June 2024

Interview date: TBA

Contact: If you would like more information about the role please contact the Head of School via the school office.

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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