SEN Learning Support Assistant
Loatlands Primary School, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 2NJThis job expired on 9 October 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 October 2023 at 9am
Date listed
4 July 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time: 28.75 hours per week 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Fixed term - Linked to the life of the child in school and the duration of funding.
Pay scale
- Grade D Points 3 - 4 (£20,812 - £21,189) per annum pro rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful applicant will need:
- A passion for supporting children to achieve the very best that they can
- A caring, nurturing nature and enjoy making a difference in children’s lives
- Enjoy working as part of a team and have great communication skills
- To be calm and patient, firm but fair
- To be able to keep clear and accurate records.
What the school offers its staff
Loatlands Primary School is situated in the town of Desborough. We currently have 448 children on roll across the school and nursery. Our children are well-behaved and enthusiastic learners, they enjoy coming to school and there is a supportive and forward-thinking staff team.
Loatlands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. In line with safer recruitment practice, an enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant and references will be requested for short-listed applicants prior to interview.
Loatlands Safeguarding Policies and Procedures are available on their website, which can be accessed on the following web address : https://loatlandsprimary.net/information/school-statutory-information
Being part of Pathfinder Schools offers a fantastic opportunity to develop yourself, as a Trust we actively encourage collaboration and the sharing of good practice; we believe that by developing a love of learning and having the highest expectations, all members of the Pathfinder Schools community can achieve and inspire greatness.
Pathfinder Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS, Reference, Identity, Criminal Record and Medical Checks are mandatory for all posts within Pathfinder Schools.
Further details about the role
For any queries about the post, please contact the Headteacher, Mrs Alison Willis on 01536 903713 or email head@loatlands.pfschools.org.uk
KCSiE 2022 - Online searches
As part of our rigorous Safer Recruitment process, Pathfinder Schools has adopted the practice of online searches for external shortlisted candidates. The purpose of the search is to enable us to fulfil our duty under Keeping Children Safe in Education and is part of our due diligence to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we may need to discuss with you during interview.
Therefore, if you are shortlisted for a role, an appropriate online search will be undertaken on your name(s). Consent to an online search is included in the Pathfinder Schools application form. Searches are based on publicly available information, therefore where your profiles are private or are locked, no further search will be required on these pages. Any information given will be treated as confidential and will only be used in relation to the post for which you have applied.
Pathfinder Schools is passionate about its values of Aspiration, Responsibility and Courage, we believe that when people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We are committed to an inclusive workforce that represents many different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints. Our employee lifecycle processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our colleagues, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marital status, ethnicity, age, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. While we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we’re committed to moving our Trust and the education sector forward.
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Loatlands Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 431 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Loatlands Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@pfschools.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01536903399
Arranging a visit to Loatlands Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@pfschools.org.uk.
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