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Learning Support Assistant

Winter Gardens Academy, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9QA

This job expired on 27 January 2025 – see similar jobs

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
27 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 January 2025

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Part time: You will be working 28 hours 40 minutes per week; Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 3:25pm and Friday 8:30am to 1:40pm, term time only.
Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed Term ending 31/08/2025
Actual salary: £16,024.16 – £16,278.19 (Depending on experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We would be delighted to hear from you if you:

Have good literacy and numeracy skills with GCSE English and Maths grades A-C (4 and above).
Are educated to NVQ Level 2 in learning support / early years or equivalent qualification or experience.
Have proven experience working with children in a school or early year setting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills ,enabling you to effectively interact with both children and adults.
Have good subject knowledge in both English and Maths.
The ability to overcome communication barriers and build rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Have an understanding of the importance of social and emotional well-being and a commitment to nurturing a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Effective organisational and interpersonal skills ,enabling you to manage tasks efficiently and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
The ability to work independently and take initiative, taking pride in your work and consistently seeking opportunities to contribute to the team's success.
The ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain composure in challenging situations.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer you:

Engaged and enthusiastic pupils who are ‘proud to belong’ to our school and enjoy learning in a stimulating environment.
A forward thinking, proactive Trust that is dedicated to the success of its pupils and staff.
A dynamic and collaborative team of leadership who are dedicated and committed to the success of pupils and staff alike.
Access to ongoing training empowering you to grow and excel in your role.
An additional week’s holiday in October resulting in a 2-week break during this term.
A comprehensive Employee Assistance programme available to all employees, providing you with the support you need whenever you need it.

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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