Learning Support Practitioner
Lanchester Primary School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3HDThis job expired on 1 November 2021 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 November 2021 at 9am
Date listed
11 October 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £20597 - £21802 - paid pro rata
Learning Support Practitioner job summary
LEARNING SUPPORT PRACTITIONER
LANCHESTER PRIMARY SCHOOL
Part time 32.5 Hours per week Term Time only plus 5 inset days.
Working Pattern: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm (1/2 hour lunch)
Pay Spine H4 SP 6-9 £19,699 -£20,904 + £898 Fringe Allowance FTE
Actual Salary £15,426.50 - £16,329.01 including fringe allowance.
Start date As soon as possible.
We are seeking a Learning Support Practitioner to work with Teachers to support teaching and learning across our school. Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including supervision in the classroom, playground and dining areas
We would like you to have:
• A natural aptitude to work with children
• Provide learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit the needs of allocated pupils
• Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment as agreed with the teacher
• Monitor and record pupil responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved to the attention of the teacher
• Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher, writing reports and records as required
• Select and adapt appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities
• Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate
• Teaching Assistants in this role are expected to undertake at least one of the following:
• Provide specialist support to pupils with special educational needs, for example, learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties
• Provide specialist support to pupils where English is not their first language
• Provide specialist support to gifted and talented pupils
• Provide specialist support to all pupils in a particular learning area (e.g. ICT, literacy, numeracy, National Curriculum subject).
• Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including supervision in the classroom, playground and dining areas
Desirable
• NVQ level 2 in numeracy & literacy (or equivalent)
• Working towards NOS/HLTA
• Intermediate knowledge of ICT
• Working knowledge of Health, wellbeing and safety
• Awareness of keeping children safe
• Basic knowledge of First Aid
• Knowledge of Data protection and confidentiality
• Understanding of the Schools ethos and values
We can offer:
• A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school
• The support of a highly professional and committed staff team and the opportunity to expand your professional networks beyond the Trust through our external partnerships
• The opportunity to develop your career within an expanding multi academy trust with a track record of excellent student attainment and achievement
• Exceptional professional development opportunities
The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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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About Lanchester Primary School
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 342 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Lanchester Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 07917 035962
Lanchester Primary School is a very well regarded school in central Watford, having had a very positive Ofsted inspection in July 2019. Along with our two sister schools, we have now joined the Danes Educational Trust. You will be joining the school at a time when we will be reaping the huge benefits of our involvement with Danes.
Our vision at Lanchester is that every child is valued, celebrated and encouraged to be the best version of themselves that they can be. Our children realise their full potential through taking pride and having fun in their learning. In so doing, they grow into confident citizens of their world, who can make a positive difference.
We inspire our children to enjoy their childhood, while becoming:
Independent, resilient, lifelong learners
Thriving, adaptable and aspirational people
Caring, considerate and respectful members of society.
We are a two-form entry primary school situated near the centre of Watford with excellent transport links into / from London, we are also close to the M25. You can visit our school website: www.lanchestercfs.org.uk for further information about the school.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they share our values and are highly motivated and that they are flexible in their approach. They would also be aware of the importance of hygiene in the workplace. If this is you then we would be delighted to receive your application.
The governors and myself are committed to the well-being and continuing professional development of all members of staff. This role would provide an excellent opportunity for an outstanding and ambitious person. DET has a track record of excellent pupil attainment and achievement and offers exceptional professional development opportunities both within the Trust and School.
Arranging a visit to Lanchester Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk.
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