Learning Support Assistant (Level 1 or 2) - Kennet Valley Primary School

Kennet Valley Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 7YT

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  3 November 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 October 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: To work school hours from 8.45am to 15.20pm every day - 30.42 hours per week. This post is term-time only to start as soon as possible. Fixed-term contract to end August 2025 (with the possibility to extend).
• Contract type: Fixed term - August 2025
• Actual salary: £15,516 - £16,303 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

We would like to appoint Learning Support Assistant Level 1 or 2.

To work school hours from 8.45am to 15.20pm every day - 30.42 hours per week. This post is term-time only to start as soon as possible. Fixed-term contract to end August 2025 (with the possibility to extend).

Our school is a positive place for both children and adults - where enjoyment of learning underpins all we do.

If you are someone who:

• is keen to help children succeed with learning
• is prepared to work 1:1 with pupils with Special Educational Needs
• is able to use their own initiative with tasks when required
• has a good level of competency with reading, writing and maths, as well as use a computer for a range of tasks (at least Grade C or equivalent in Maths & English at GCSE level)
• wants to extend their own skills
• has a friendly open nature, who considers the needs of others within the team and is always willing to help
• has some experience of working in a school environment

…then we would very much like to hear from you!

What the school offers its staff

Application forms are available on the school website - https://www.kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk or you can email office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk.

Interviews on Application

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is integral to effective management in our school. This school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where appropriate along with other relevant employment checks including online searches.

We shall ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout our workforce and in service delivery.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Support Staff - Application Form.docx - 431 KB (opens in new tab)

Learning Support Assistant - Job Description.pdf - 226 KB (opens in new tab)

About Kennet Valley Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 193 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Kennet Valley Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kennet-valley-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Kennet Valley Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk.

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