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Learning Support Assistant

Great Missenden CofE Combined School, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AZ

This job expired on 5 October 2023 – see similar jobs

Job start date
2 October 2023
Closing date
5 October 2023 at 9am
Date listed
19 September 2023

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: £20,297.00 - £23,961.00 Annually (FTE) 25 hours per week (plus 2.5 hours a week as a MDS) term-time only, fixed term

Learning Support Assistant job summary

About the school:: Our aim is that children come out of the school gates at the end of the day saying "That was the best day ever!".
How do we achieve this?
By creating a culture where every child is valued as unique and irreplaceable;
By employing magic teachers and support staff who 'light the blue touch paper' and build children's learning power;
By providing 'unforgettable experiences' enriching the curriculum and making learning irresistible;
By developing in all children the key values of Truth, Love, Faith, Courage, Respect and Community.

About the role:: The successful candidate will be expected to work with and support individual pupils with Educational Health Care Plans or groups of children on specific activities. Key aspects of the role are:
•To develop an understanding of the specific needs of pupils to be supported.
•To have an awareness of vulnerable groups of children including those pupils eligible for pupil premium funding.
•To aid pupils’ to learn as effectively as possible in both group situations and individually.
•To aid children in developing independent leaning skills
•To guide and assist the development of children’s social behaviour, attitudes, self-esteem and skills.
•To assist class teachers and Inclusion Co-ordinator to develop, lead and evaluate suitable programmes of support to meet the individual needs of pupils.

About the candidate:: The successful candidate needs to be organised and enthusiastic with excellent communication skills. We are looking for someone who is committed to providing high expectations and an inclusive environment for all children including those with barriers to learning.
The successful candidate will have GCSE Maths, English and Science (or equivalent).

Other info:: Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below. Please send completed application forms to the email address below.

Email: office@gmglt.co.uk
Tel No: 01494 862310

At Great Missenden CE Combined School the health, safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. We expect all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment to safeguarding our pupils.
Interview will be held as suitable applications are received so early submission is advised.

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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