Learning Support Assistant/SMSA
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bath, Somerset, BA1 4EHThis job expired on 20 August 2021 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 August 2021 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 July 2021
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Temporary vacancy linked to a child's education and health care plan
Full-time equivalent salary
- NJC Grade 1, SCP 3 for the SMSA role and Grade 3, SCP 5-6 for the LSA role (£9.62 - £10.21 per hour)
Learning Support Assistant/SMSA job summary
- Work proactively and flexibly within a highly motivated and successful team
- Be an excellent communicator with pupils, parents and staff members alike
- Be able to motivate, nurture and inspire children to achieve and enjoy learning
- Be reliable and punctual
- Have a good manner with adults and children
- Be willing to work with other professionals and engage in relevant training
- Be able to provide support in meeting individual learning and medical needs
- Be aware of factors that can impact on learners’ development, including mental health and wellbeing
- Be aware of the different aspects of the primary school, especially those within KS2
- Support the distinctive ethos and Christian values of the school
- Oversee the supervision and support pupils in the dining hall and playground
- Adhere to school policies regarding pupil discipline and behaviour management
- Assist with the transition of pupils to and from the dining hall
- Deal with incidents, e.g. spillages and referral of pupils to designated first aiders, if appropriate
- Encourage and lead effective play between pupils
Please note that this is a temporary appointment related to the provision of special needs support in respect of a named child and will continue pending a review of the pupil’s EHCP or the pupil's departure from the school, if earlier.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre-employment checks.
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About St Mary's Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 198 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- Email address
- admin@st-marys.bathnes.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01225429030
We are very proud of our school, which is a loving and welcoming one-form entry (194 pupils) Catholic voluntary aided primary school in the historic city of Bath. St Mary's is committed to providing a nurturing and healthy environment for all. We welcome children of all faiths and beliefs who are ready to embrace our mission statement and values. We aim to educate the whole child and help our pupils to be kind and responsible members of the community.
Arranging a visit to St Mary's Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@st-marys.bathnes.sch.uk.
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