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Learning Support Assistants

Eastwick Infant School, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT23 3PP

This job expired on 1 November 2021 – see similar jobs

Closing date
1 November 2021 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 October 2021

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time, part time: Full and part time positions available
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £17,649-£18,794 FTE
Actual salary: £13,640-£14,525pa pro rata based on 32.5 hours per week (full time position hours)

Learning Support Assistants job summary

NO AGENCIES PLEASE Where Possible Interviews Will Be Held On Site Within Our Schools And We Will Adhere To Our Current Covid Policy For External Visitors. Otherwise Interviews Will Be Held Remotely By Teams Full Time And Part Time Roles Are Available. Part Time Roles Will Be Full Days, And The Days Of Work Can Be Discussed At Interview Full Time Working Pattern: Monday To Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm. Including A 30 Minute Unpaid Break We are looking for Learning Support Assistants both for our special needs centres and our mainstream school, working both as general class Learning Support Assistants as well as on a one to one capacity with pupils with special educational needs. We have an exciting opportunity for Learning Support Assistants to join the team at Eastwick Schools. The postholders will support the class teacher with their responsibility for the development and education of children in schools, which may include pupils with special needs. A good education to GCSE level in English, Maths and Science or equivalent, Grade C and above or equivalent, is required. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal and listening skills with a commitment to helping each student achieve their full potential. At Eastwick we believe that children get just one childhood; it should be a magical and happy time where education should leave a host of positive and deep, meaningful memories that last for the rest of their lives. With this in mind children are at the heart of every decision we make. We aim for every child to be happy, confident risk takers who fulfil their potential. We provide a nurturing environment where we value each child and promote positive attitudes and lifelong learning to help children grow into independent, respectful and creative adults with their own unique gifts and talents. Eastwick School is a federation of Eastwick Infant School and Eastwick Junior School offering inspirational education to children from 4 to 11 years. There are 3 classes in each year group and a 22 place Special Needs Centre in each school. THPT can offer: • An opportunity to be part of a dynamic and developing organisation • Excellent benefit package to include Cycle to Work, Sainsbury’s Loyalty Discount and access to discount schemes • Fantastic Local Government Pension Scheme, including generous employer contributions • Rewards and Benefits Scheme that includes Loyalty and Service Awards If you have any questions about the role or the application process please contact the THPT Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@thpt.org.uk For more information on Eastwick Schools and working within The Howard Partnership Trusts and what we can offer please visit: https://www.thehowardpartnership.org/our-staff/ For additional information about The Howard Partnership Trust and Eastwick Schools please view the videos below. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date by mutual agreement. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Howard Partnership Trust is school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Vision is to excel at ‘bringing out the best’ in young people of all abilities and aptitudes, and so increase their life chances for their future success and fulfilment.

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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