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Part-Time Learning Support Assistant - 1:1 SEN - September 2024

Pulford CofE VA Lower School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AB

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• Job start date

  2 September 2024

• Closing date

  17 June 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 May 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: An exciting opportunity to join our early years foundation team on Thursdays (9-12) and Fridays (9-1.30), total 7.5 hours p.w. The role is offered initially for a fixed-term until 31/7/2025. The role is likely to involve working with a nominated child with special educational needs on a 1:1 basis.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until Summer 2025
• Pay scale: NJC Level 2A points 3-4

What skills and experience we're looking for

We seek to appoint an enthusiastic, fully flexible individual to work initially in our early years foundation stage. The successful applicant will be prepared to work inside and outdoors, providing occasional support in our Forest School environment, as well as across key stages, if required.

The successful applicant may be involved in supporting phonics learning: clear pronunciation of English is therefore essential.Ideally, candidates will have a minimum of 2 years’ TA experience in the last 5 years including phonics. Knowledge of working with children in an educational setting, of curriculum and learning strategies and an understanding of children's needs would be an advantage.Ideally, experience related to the role would be beneficial, but a willingness to train is key, along with being comfortable working under one’s own initiative.

Applicants must be good team players, with a positive can-do attitude. They must be educated to the equivalent of GCSE level including English and Maths at grades A-C.

What the school offers its staff

Pulford School offers a happy and inclusive, nurturing environment for both staff and pupils. The role is offered initially for a fixed-term contract but this may be extended in due course.

Should the child this role supports leave the school earlier than expected, the role may cease, subject to 2 month's notice.

Commitment to safeguarding

Pulford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for all roles.

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About Pulford CofE VA Lower School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 255 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Pulford CofE VA Lower School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: trees@pulfordschool.org
• Phone number: 01525 372188
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pulford-cofe-va-lower-school (opens in new tab)

We are a thriving Church of England, Voluntary Aided lower school in a beautiful setting in Leighton Buzzard. Our friendly team of staff are dedicated to providing outstanding teaching and learning within a nurturing Christian environment that brings out the best in our children. Applicants are expected to support our Christian ethos. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school, which is recognised for the quality of its values and relationships.

Arranging a visit to Pulford CofE VA Lower School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email trees@pulfordschool.org.

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