Learning support assistant

Talavera Junior School, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1RG

40 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  31 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 December 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: • Hours of Work: 8.45 – 3.20
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 24348

What skills and experience we're looking for

Learning support assistant/Midday supervisor

Hampshire

• Closing Date: Friday 31st January 2025
• Job Start Date: January/February 2025
• Contract/Hours: Fixed term, Part-Time
• Key Stage: KS2
• Salary Type: EHCC B3
• Hours of Work: 8.45 – 3.20
• Location of Role: Talavera Junior School
• Contact e-mail address: office@talaverajunior.co.uk

Job/Person Summary

Do you want something different?

A driven and forward-thinking school, which believes passionately in excellence for all pupils. We strive for marginal gains, with outstanding results and a climate of determination and fun. Talavera Junior School offers fantastic CPD opportunities and a community which is supportive, diverse and engaging. If you like a challenge, we are the school for you: leadership will support you every step of the way to have true and life-long impact on children in their learning and in their lives.

Talavera Junior School is an oversubscribed three-form school (currently four form) nestled in the heart of Aldershot. During our most recent Ofsted in June 2024, we retained our ‘Outstanding’ judgement in all areas. Nothing but the absolute best is good enough for our children. We are part of Bold Futures federation which includes Wellington Community Primary School and Marlborough Infants School; this has allowed all schools to share best practice and the capacity to provide exceptional CPD and career opportunities. This role could be placed across the collaboration for the right candidate.

We are looking for a learning support assistant/midday supervisor to start work in January/February 2025.

We are a unique collection of schools that are fast-paced, exciting and with palpable cultures where we are serving our community. We learn together, we strive together and we champion every single child.

Our school has leading teachers who are brilliant models and we are a Maths Mastery Hub School alongside a Literacy Tree Flagship School. We celebrate our diverse communities which bring vibrancy and energy to our classrooms.

Could you be part of our dynamic, fast-paced and fun team?

Do you have that something special that builds life long-learners?

Do you want to serve a diverse and open community?

We are looking for a dedicated learning support assistant who:

• Sets high expectations for themselves and their pupils
• Can teach children the skills they need to become independent learners
• Has excellent knowledge of Key Stage 2 and the expectations for learning or a dedication to continue own learning journey
• Be a calm, positive and effective communicator, confident in liaising with all colleagues, children, parents, governors and outside agencies
• Be able to use initiative and thrive through a ‘can do’ approach to solving problems
• Be flexible in the role and tasks undertaken and can work with frequent interruption
• Is a great team player who would really enjoy contributing to the school
• Demonstrates a commitment to pupils' development and pastoral care
• Is able to build strong relationships with children and meet their individual needs

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A diverse and supportive school community with excellent relationships with collaboration schools, providing opportunities for networking and development
• A highly supportive and dedicated team
• A strong caring ethos
• Excellently behaved children, who are proud of their school, and take ownership of their learning
• Exceptional CPD opportunities

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Take a look at our exciting website for more information about our school:

http://www.talaverajunior.co.uk

Please come and visit us. We guarantee a visit will give you a flavour of our school and remind you what a privilege it is to teach. We make a difference and are excited to work with you to help you make a difference too.

Mrs Webb

Executive Headteacher

Application Procedure

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed so please do come and see our school for yourself. For more information or an application pack, please contact the office on 01252 322156 or email office@talaverajunior.co.uk

Talavera Junior School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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 checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to leanne.wilson@talaverajunior.co.uk

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.

About Talavera Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 446 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Talavera Junior School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: leanne.wilson@talaverajunior.co.uk
• Phone number: 01252322156
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/talavera-junior-school (opens in new tab)

Talavera Junior School is a three-form school nestled in the heart of Aldershot. We are a growing school and our current year 3, 4 and 6 cohorts are four-form, meaning there are lots of opportunities within our setting. During our most recent Ofsted, we were judged as an ‘Outstanding’ school in all areas.

Arranging a visit to Talavera Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email leanne.wilson@talaverajunior.co.uk.

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