Learning Support Assistant

St John's Church of England Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3JN

5 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  10 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  31 January 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,736.00 Annually (Actual) £24790 FTE

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Learning Support Assistant 8.30 a.m. - 3.20 p.m.
£24790 RG3 PT 5 (£17736.84 pro rata for part time staff)

Our wonderful church school is looking to invite applications for the post of

Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
We are looking for a kind and dedicated LSA who would like to join our lovely school.
At St John’s, our children really are at the heart of everything we do. They are happy, friendly, interested and interesting!

We are committed to building a professional and dynamic team who work hard and aim high, all within a context of love and care.
Do you have the skill, experience and vision that we are looking for?

Who are we looking for: Someone with,
a flexible, adaptable and supportive approach
a Level 3/4 NVQ TA qualification/ LSA experience (desirable)
an eagerness to learn and to enhance learning opportunities at our school

a self-motivated, proactive and a positive attitude

a willingness to support children learning to read by taking a small phonics group

interest and experience in EYFS aged children and the requirements of the EYFS framework

We can’t wait to meet you. Visits to school are welcome. For further information or to request a chat with the Headteacher please contact Mrs Sumbler by emailing hr@stjohns.reading.sch.uk to arrange. If you are interested in this position, please apply to hr@stjohns.reading.sch.uk using the application form which can be found on the St John’s CE Primary School website by following this link: www.stjohns.reading.sch.uk/work-with-us

St John’s Church of England Primary School, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE.

Closing date: Monday 10th February

Applications will be reviewed on receipt

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About St John's Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 453 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St John's Church of England Primary School website (opens in new tab)
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