Learning Support Assistant
Walsh CofE Infant School, Ash, Surrey, GU12 6LT10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
20 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £22,599.00 Annually (FTE) £16045 pro rata
Learning Support Assistant job summary
JOB OVERVIEW
At Walsh C. of E. Schools we are looking for a passionate Learning Support Assistant to work collaboratively within the school community to instill in each child a love of learning for life that enables them to achieve beyond what they thought possible. As part of our energetic and welcoming team, you will promote the highest standards of education in a caring and supportive environment where children feel safe, secure and ready to learn.
This position will be based in our Infant school and the successful applicant will work in our Early Years Foundation Stage. Experience in this area would be desirable.
WHY CHOOSE US:
The Walsh Schools are Church of England schools based in the parish of St Peter, Ash. We have strong links with the parish and enjoy the support of the vicar.
A school that promotes the academic and personal growth of all pupils in a nurturing and inspiring environment which reflects the school’s mission based on Christian values to “Achieve through Fellowship, Resilience and Peace”.
Our school is set in the village of Ash which borders the Surrey/Hampshire border. You will have the opportunity to work alongside outstanding teachers, to observe and share practice on a regular basis, developing pedagogy through reflection. We pride ourselves on our strong ethos of inclusion and diversity.
Our school community offers the opportunity to become a meaningful part of the wider community through enrichment and extra-curricular activities. We are passionate about staff work-life balance throughout the school.
The school is part of the Good Shepherd Trust academy. The GST is a multi-academy trust serving 23 schools within the Diocese of Guildford across Surrey and Hampshire. Our trust comprises both primary and secondary schools, schools affiliated to the Church of England and others who are not. Our purpose is to grow and maintain a strong network of schools within a highly supportive and sharing network: we know that schools are better when they work together sharing common values and goals. Opportunities for staff development are a key priority for us - as a member of support staff, as a teacher, as a head teacher or as a local committee member you will have access to wide and varied professional development.
We are working hard to become a more diverse organisation – which is key to our commitment “to be better, together, to ensure an ambitious education for every child in every school every day”. We welcome applications from everyone committed to this ethos and would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in the Group as a whole. We always appoint on merit. We are always open to discussing flexible working options.
Please note that we reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate apply and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date. You are therefore strongly encouraged to apply for the role as soon as possible.
WHAT WE OFFER:
GST – Grade B6 FTE £22,599 pro rata £16,045
Fixed term until 31st August 2025
Hours – 32.5 hours per week, term time only. 8.30 am to 3.30 pm daily
Collaborative working between the Infant and Junior Schools to support our endeavours to work smarter and achieve an effective balance between home and work.
A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.
Onsite parking.
Please see our job description and person specification for more details on this role.
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.
About Walsh CofE Infant School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 7
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 179 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Walsh CofE Infant School website (opens in new tab)
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