Learning Support Assistant

Walsh CofE Junior School, Ash, Surrey, GU12 6LT

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2024

• Closing date

  12 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 July 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: £21,474.00 Annually (FTE) £16,581 pro-rata, 32.50 hours per week, 39 weeks fixed until 31st August 2025

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 is for an LSA role in Year 4.

WHY CHOOSE US:

Walsh C. of E. 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. The school is part of the Good Shepherd Trust academy.

Our school promotes the academic and personal growth of all pupils in a nurturing and inspiring environment which reflects the school’s mission based on our four Christian values “Community, Peace, Love, Resilience”.

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.

WHAT WE OFFER:

GST – Grade B6 FTE £21,474, pro rata £16,581 (September 2024 pay award pending)

Fixed term until 31st August 2025

Hours – 32.5 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.

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

About Walsh CofE Junior School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 256 pupils
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Walsh CofE Junior School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/walsh-cofe-junior-school-ash (opens in new tab)

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