SEN Learning Support Assistant
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1QG8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 December 2024 at 9am
Date listed
27 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 31.25 hours per week, termtime only (38 weeks per year) Hours to be worked: Monday - Friday 8.30am – 3.15pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,114 - £23,893 (pro rata)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Headteacher and Governors seek to appoint a dynamic, motivated, resourceful and enthusiastic SEN Learning Support Assistant.
The successful candidate will provide support to pupils with SEND needs through a mixture of 1:1 support and small group interventions.
We are looking for candidates who;
- have previous experience as a SEN Learning Support Assistant or can demonstrate an understanding of the needs of the role;
- have previous experience and/or knowledge of strategies for supporting pupils with SEMH needs and/or ASD / ADHD;
- understand and show a commitment to safeguarding;
- care passionately about the wellbeing and progress of all children;
- are full of enthusiasm, warmth and energy;
- have a positive and empathetic outlook;
- can work well as part of a team;
- are well organised with good communication skills;
- will support the Christian ethos and values of the school.
What the school offers its staff
We are a Church of England first school in the heart of the busy market town of Frome in Somerset. Frome has been named more than once as the Best Place to Live in the Southwest of England in The Sunday Times annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide. Frome boasts a vibrant town centre with lots of independent shops and traders and is known for its community spirit and local initiatives such as “The Compassionate Frome” project.
Flexible working opportunities
For a full description of the role, see the job description and person specification. We encourage you to get in touch with any questions, and we warmly welcome visits to school.
Application packs can be downloaded from the school website or requested from the school.
Closing Date: 9:00 am on Tuesday 10 December 2024
Interview Date: Monday 16 December 2024
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
About St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 9
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 232 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 9
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@stjohnsfrome.co.uk
We are a First School (Years R - 4) the town of Frome, in Somerset.
Arranging a visit to St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@stjohnsfrome.co.uk.
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