Learning Support Assistant
Morley Church of England Primary Academy, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9TSThis job expired on 9 September 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
9 September 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 June 2022
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- View all Part timejobs
- 27.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - September 2022 - August 2023 (provisionally
Full-time equivalent salary
- Payscale C
Learning Support Assistant job summary
Morley Church of England Primary Academy would like to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work 27.5 hours per week. We are a small, nurturing, school on the outskirts of Wymondham and we place a high priority on love and compassion in our daily work with the children and our community of staff and parents/carers.
The successful candidate will have the wonderful task of working alongside and supporting a specific pupil, with complex needs, in our Reception class. They will be required to work with the class team to create the best possible provision for the pupil, enabling them to be fully included in school life and achieve their absolute best.
We are looking for someone who:
• Ideally has SEND experience (although training will be provided)
• Is flexible and able to adapt to the needs of all pupils
• Is able to work with the class team to develop and deliver support plans
• Is able to build positive relationships with all pupils
• Has a desire to enable every child to succeed regardless of needs or abilities
• Is able to liaise closely with teachers, support staff, parents and the wider community
• Uses positive behaviour management strategies
• Communicates well with staff and parents and is well organised
• Is a team player but can work under their own initiative
• Is creative in their approach to stimulating and engaging pupils
We can offer:
• A welcoming, caring school full of adults who go above and beyond for our children
• Children who are determined to do their absolute best at every opportunity regardless of any barriers and are excited and enthused by their learning
• A Federation and Multi-Academy Trust that works as a team
• A welcoming, supportive and active Governing Body
• Parents/carers and families who want to be actively involved in their child’s education
• A supportive Trust who offer high quality professional development opportunities
• A well-stocked staffroom full of goodies
We are committed to the safeguarding of all children, through our policies, practice and monitoring procedures. Any applicant wishing to work around children can expect to have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If short-listed for interview, your motives for working in a school setting will be explored. Knowing that racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination exist, we promote justice, fairness and equality in all areas of school life. All backgrounds and groups, including those with disabilities, are welcome to apply.
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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About Morley Church of England Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 134 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@morley.norfolk.sch.uk
Morley CE Primary Academy is a small village school located a few miles outside of Wymondham. The school consists of 5 mixed age classes (Reception to Year 6) and has 142 pupils on roll. Being a Church school, Christian values and ethos sit at the heart of everything we do to create an environment where everyone is valued and respected and pupils are given every opportunity to shine. Morley is federated with Tacolneston CE Primary Academy and both schools are members of the St Benet’s Multi-Academy Trust.
Arranging a visit to Morley Church of England Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@morley.norfolk.sch.uk.
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