Learning Support Assistant

Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4QA

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 December 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 10.67 hours per week, more hours may be available for additional LSA, MDSA or wraparound cover
• Contract type: Fixed term - 7 Months
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22 737
• Actual salary: £5127

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has:

• Experience of supporting pupils identified with special educational needs and a commitment to inclusion

• The ability to work confidently and effectively on their own and as part of a team

• Has high expectations of teaching and learning and behaviour

• Established positive, supportive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and other agencies where necessary

• Excellent communication, listening and questioning skills

• A passion for developing social and emotional skills and may have the ELSA qualification

What the school offers its staff

• A dedicated team to support a candidate in their development of this role • Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities.

• Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme.

• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or faceto-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.

• Exciting opportunities as part of a growing multi-academy Trust.

• Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service

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.

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About Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 162 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@markfirstschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01278641262
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mark-first-and-pre-school-ce-academy (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@markfirstschool.co.uk.

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